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Lincoln Memorial Pool Gets Flag-Blue Makeover

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announces a $1.5 million resurfacing project for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, set to be completed by July 4th. The project, initiated by President Trump, includes scrubbing the granite basin and laying down an industrial-grade surface. This revamp follows the pools last major fix in 2012 and aligns with Trumps executive order to enhance federal lands in D.C. Meanwhile, Trumps $400 million White House ballroom project faces challenges from a federal judge, but underground security work can proceed. These efforts underscore the push for beautification across parks, fountains, and golf courses, preparing for a polished capital by the semiquincentennial.

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Lincoln Memorial Pool Gets Flag-Blue Makeover

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US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lincoln Memorial Pool Gets Flag-Blue Makeover. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 25, crews are giving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a fresh coat of American flag blue as part of a 1.5 million dollar. Resurfacing project kicked off by President Trump. Interior Secretary Doug Burgham shared the update on Friday, saying the work includes scrubbing the Granted Basin and laying down an industrial grade. Surface that will shine by the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4. This revamp follows the pool's last major fix in 2012, which cost about $34 million under the Obama stimulus and ties. Into Trump's March Executive Order to spruce up federal lands in DC ahead of the big celebration. Meanwhile, Trump's much bigger $400 million dollar White House ballroom project faces roadblocks from a federal judge who ruled it needs. Congress is okay for above ground work, though underground security parts can move forward. These efforts highlight the push for beautification across parks, fountains, and even golf courses. Setting the stage for a polished capital

1:03come the semi-quentennial. That's your update from U.S. News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with The Story.

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