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Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to transform it to an “American flag blue” shade.

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Washington DC, USA

Who
Donald Trump, US Department of the Interior, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, National Park Service
What
Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to transform it to an “American flag blue” shade.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:00 GMT · 4h 44m ago
Where
Washington DC, USA ·
Why
The administration's renovation, intended to clear algae, saw the growth proliferate amid warm weather, despite claims of 'nanobubbler technology' addressing the issue.
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The resurgence of algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool highlights challenges in maintaining historic monuments, despite significant public investment and claims of advanced technology.

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    Algae has proliferated again in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to change the water to "American flag blue."
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  2. U.S. Domestic4h 44m ago
    Algae has re-emerged in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool days after a $14.2 million renovation ordered by Donald Trump, frustrating his attempt to turn the water 'American flag blue'.
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    Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to transform it to an “American flag blue” shade.
  4. U.S. Domestic4h 44m ago
    Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million attempt to transform its color to 'American flag blue' days after renovation completion.
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  5. U.S. Domestic4h 44m ago
    Donald Trump's $14.2 million effort to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ran into a problem when algae proliferated despite claims it would be cleared.
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  6. U.S. Domestic4h 44m ago
    The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to be turned 'American flag blue' after a $14.2 million renovation, has turned green again due to proliferating algae amid warm weather.
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