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Reflecting pool to be drained again weeks after multi-million-dollar renovation
Key takeaways
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation.
- Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible in the pool since US President Donald Trump declared the project complete on June 6.
- MR Trump has threatened prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation.
Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible in the pool since US President Donald Trump declared the project complete on June 6.
MR Trump has threatened prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.
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