Trump Hails Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Work as 'Complete'
President Donald Trump said Saturday the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s renovations in Washington are “complete” after crews began refilling the pool on Thursday after weeks of renovations.
TL;DR
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations are complete.
- Crews began refilling the pool on Thursday after weeks of renovations.
- The project cost $6.9 million and involved resurfacing the basin in "American flag blue."
- This is part of the administration's efforts to restore Washington landmarks.
- Plans are underway for a promenade to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.
- The Columbus Fountain near Union Station has also been reopened after repairs.
- Ten dumpsters of trash were removed from the pool’s basin during renovations.