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Paint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., which underwent a $14 million renovation, is already showing signs of deterioration, including peeling paint and algae growth, just weeks after the project was completed. The renovation was part of an effort to address longstanding issues with the pool, which had previously faced maintenance challenges.

NewsFeed Paint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. US President Donald Trump promised to ‘fix’ the landmark, but it’s been plagued with problems despite the multi-million dollar overhaul.

Published On 19 Jun 2026

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Source document: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Project

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Al Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter2 days ago
Paint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., which underwent a $14 million renovation, is already showing signs of deterioration, including peeling paint and algae growth, just weeks after the project was completed. The renovation was part of an effort to address longstanding issues with the pool, which had previously faced maintenance challenges.

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