'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job
Summary
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, has been renovated and filled with water again. President Donald Trump started the project to fix leaks, resurface, and paint the pool, originally estimating $2 million but now expected to cost $13.1 million.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool renovation began in early April, initiated by President Donald Trump.
- The project included resurfacing the pool, fixing leaks, and painting it a color called "American flag blue."
- Water has now started flowing back into the pool after the work was completed.
- The original estimated cost was $2 million, but federal records now show the cost is expected to be $13.1 million.
- The new color of the pool has sparked reactions from visitors and Americans who noticed it looks very dark.
- The Reflecting Pool is a famous landmark near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
- The project took several weeks to complete.
- The cost increase has been noted as a significant change from the initial projection.
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