Workers paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
Summary
Workers have started painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue as part of President Donald Trump's plan to restore and improve the area before the U.S. turns 250 years old. The pool has suffered from leaks and damage for years, and Trump says the new paint and repairs will fix these problems and make the pool look better than ever.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 2,030 feet long and located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
- The pool has issues like leaks, broken pipes, algae, and bird droppings.
- President Trump aims to restore and paint the pool with "American Flag Blue" paint.
- Initial renovation plans estimated $300 million and over three years to complete.
- Trump found a cheaper method, with some contractors offering to do the job for $1.5 to $2 million.
- The project uses a special industrial swimming pool coating on top of the cleaned granite surface.
- A no-bid contract worth $6.9 million was given to a preferred vendor using an emergency exemption.
- Some critics say proper legal safeguards were ignored to approve the project quickly.
- Trump believes the paint will last 40-50 years and prevent leaks.
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