A labor union representing construction workers in Washington D.C. has issued a formal warning regarding the safety of laborers currently racing to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in July. The project, which involves draining the iconic site and repainting its basin to a specific blue hue as ordered by President Donald Trump, is currently operating under an aggressive timeline that officials fear may compromise established safety protocols.
The Stakes of the National Mall Project
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool serves as one of the most significant landmarks in the United States, famously serving as the backdrop for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963
