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Photos show blue surface added to Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

June 5, 2026Updated June 9, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET
The sunrise is seen from the Lincoln Memorial on June 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump ordered a renovation to paint the drained pool with a blue liner to change its gray concrete bottom to "American Flag Blue." It is expected to reopen before the July 4 holiday, which will also mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
The sunrise is seen from the Lincoln Memorial on June 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump ordered a renovation to paint the drained pool with a blue liner to change its gray concrete bottom to "American Flag Blue." It is expected to reopen before the July 4 holiday, which will also mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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Workers paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2026.
Workers paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2026.
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People walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
People walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
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A worker paints the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C, May 2, 2026.
A worker paints the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C, May 2, 2026.
Ken Cedeno, REUTERS
The motorcade with President Donald Trump drives in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a visit to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, May 7, 2026, in Washington.
The motorcade with President Donald Trump drives in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a visit to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, May 7, 2026, in Washington.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters next to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations, in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters next to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations, in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026.
Kylie Cooper, REUTERS
Workers from Mid-America Industrial Coatings listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations, in Washington, May 7, 2026.
Workers from Mid-America Industrial Coatings listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations, in Washington, May 7, 2026.
Kylie Cooper, REUTERS
A man impersonating President Donald Trump stands near tourists while workers continue painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2026.
A man impersonating President Donald Trump stands near tourists while workers continue painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2026.
Annabelle Gordon, REUTERS
A worker paints the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026.
A worker paints the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026.
Evelyn Hockstein, REUTERS
Bald eagles fly as workers paint the Reflecting Pool, which is being painted blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., May 14, 2026.
Bald eagles fly as workers paint the Reflecting Pool, which is being painted blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., May 14, 2026.
Evelyn Hockstein, REUTERS
Members of the National Guard walk by as workers apply a coat of paint to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Members of the National Guard walk by as workers apply a coat of paint to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades march around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to protest against the no-bid contract awarded by the government to paint the pool on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades march around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to protest against the no-bid contract awarded by the government to paint the pool on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades march around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to protest against the no-bid contract awarded by the government to paint the pool on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades march around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to protest against the no-bid contract awarded by the government to paint the pool on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Workers spread a blue sealant onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Workers spread a blue sealant onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
A worker uses a brush to spread blue sealant onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
A worker uses a brush to spread blue sealant onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Workers use pressurized hoses to spray blue paint onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Workers use pressurized hoses to spray blue paint onto the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
A visitor watches as construction workers paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue at the directive of U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of America 250, in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026.
A visitor watches as construction workers paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue at the directive of U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of America 250, in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026.
Nathan Howard, REUTERS
President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The sunrise is seen from the Lincoln Memorial on June 4, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The sunrise is seen from the Lincoln Memorial on June 4, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Contractors continue work on the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
Contractors continue work on the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
KENT NISHIMURA, AFP Via Getty Images
Segway tourists pass the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool which has been painted blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, June 4, 2026.
Segway tourists pass the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool which has been painted blue at the directive of President Donald Trump, June 4, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERS
Contractors work on expansion joints as water begins to fill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during renovation work on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
Contractors work on expansion joints as water begins to fill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during renovation work on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
KENT NISHIMURA, AFP Via Getty Images
Contractors drive a vehicle in the partially filled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during renovation work at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
Contractors drive a vehicle in the partially filled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during renovation work at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.
KENT NISHIMURA, AFP Via Getty Images
Crews work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
Crews work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
Aaron Schwartz, Getty Images
People walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
People walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
Aaron Schwartz, Getty Images
In an aerial view, people walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
In an aerial view, people walk past the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has repainted and cleaned the Reflecting Pool ahead of the country's 250th anniversary next month.
Aaron Schwartz, Getty Images
A banner on a fence reads, "We are making DC Safe & Beautiful" near equipment and scaffolding behind the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
A banner on a fence reads, "We are making DC Safe & Beautiful" near equipment and scaffolding behind the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
Aaron Schwartz, Getty Images
People walk by as crews work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
People walk by as crews work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Crews are cleaning the National Mall and painting the reflecting pool as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to revitalize the Capitol ahead of the country 250th anniversary next month.
Aaron Schwartz, Getty Images
U.S. Army National Guard troops stand watch at the Lincoln Memorial on June 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been partially re-filled after the bottom of it was repainted as part of President Donald Trump's effort to repair Washington landmarks in for preparation the countryÕs 250th birthday this summer.
U.S. Army National Guard troops stand watch at the Lincoln Memorial on June 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been partially re-filled after the bottom of it was repainted as part of President Donald Trump's effort to repair Washington landmarks in for preparation the countryÕs 250th birthday this summer.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
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