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How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool

NPR reported that algae has clouded the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, obscuring its intended "American flag blue" color. Experts attribute the growth to the shallow, sunny waters exacerbated by a recent renovation.
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Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM EDT
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