Inside Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy

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Everyone's talking about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. I visited to see it for myself.
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was designed to connect the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial with one long, serene visual line.

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What’s the latest with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Narcissus and the fetid reflecting pool
Public service announcement for anyone planning to visit Washington, D.C., in the immediate term: Steer clear of President Donald Trump’s hot mess of a reflecting pool.

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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
‘Deranged’ vandals fuel Mall sabotage trend, from blood writing to Reflecting Pool damage
Trump’s algae-green Reflecting Pool ‘wins the internet’ as viral memes from Tony Soprano to Super Mario flood social media
The pool’s unexpected color change sparked a wave of viral memes, with social media users recasting the iconic landmark as everything from a swampy Star Wars set to a Bob Ross landscape.

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Trump Claims People ‘Vandalized’ Reflecting Pool by Dumping Fertilizer in Water: ‘They Caught ‘Em’
Trump accused of 'lying' as he touts new Reflecting Pool vandalism theory 'which is not good'

Is the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool actually reflecting again?

Renderings for President Donald Trump's reimagined Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool did not show a reflection from the Washington Monument.

Trump Eyes World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. for Refurbishment

President Donald Trump wants to paint the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., blue after slapping blue paint on the Reflecting Pool. Trump, 79, revealed the latest memorial he wants to get his
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Trump Demands Criminal Crackdown After 'Vandal Used Blood' to Write Twisted Words on Washington Monument — Days After '8647' Message Surfaced

Government officials say an unknown person used their own blood to scrawl a twisted message across the Washington Monument, RadarOnline.com has learned, as reports of vandalism in and around the nation's capital continue to grow. President Trump has since ...
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New undercroft museum opens beneath Lincoln Memorial in time for America’s 250th

New Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum opens in Washington D.C. Discover its history, construction, and civil rights impact for America's 250th anniversary.

Why Is There Algae In Washington DC Reflecting Pool After Trump Renovation? Here Are Possible Reasons

The recent renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool aimed to restore its iconic blue color but has unexpectedly led to rapid algal growth, turning the water green shortly after completion.
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This day in history: Washington Monument is dedicated

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world standing in the heart of Washington, D.C., this massive marble obelisk was built to honor George Washington, the hero of the American Revolution and the first president of the ...