Knife-Sliced Liner Detected in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation
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The liner beneath the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, installed during a $16 million renovation, was cut with a sharp knife or razor, damaging the foam sealant. Park Police are investigating after a June 9 report, and a court filing notes the damage may not be isolated. A grainy video and other incidents prompted officials to review the scope of vandalism, with repairs planned after Independence Day. The episode comes amid scrutiny of the pool project and contracting tied to it.
- Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says ABC7 Los Angeles
- Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it ‘unfeasible’ CNN
- Officials ask for help identifying person in Reflecting Pool damage investigation Fox News
- Column | At this point, the Reflecting Pool deserves an Emmy The Washington Post
- Reflecting pool was cut with ‘sharp knife or razor’, National Park Service says The Guardian
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