Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be Renovated for 250th Anniversary
林肯紀念堂倒影池將為 250 週年紀念進行翻修
As of April 2026, a major renovation project is underway at the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
截至2026年4月，位於華盛頓特區的地標林肯紀念堂倒影池正在進行一項重大翻新工程。
Initiated by President Donald Trump, the project aims to improve the pool's condition before the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
該計畫由唐納川普總統發起，目的是在2026年7月4日美國慶祝建國250週年前，改善水池的狀況。
The scope includes cleaning the granite floor and applying an industrial-grade coating in a color officially described as American flag blue.
工程範圍包括清洗花崗岩池底，並塗上一種官方稱為「美國國旗藍」的工業級塗料。
While the President frames this as a triumph of efficiency and cost-saving, the project has sparked significant debate.
儘管總統將此舉視為效率與節省成本的勝利，但該項工程已引發巨大爭議。
Historic preservationists worry that the new blue hue may alter the site's traditional appearance, making the historic landmark resemble a modern swimming pool.
歷史建築維護專家擔心，新的藍色調可能會破壞該址傳統的外觀，使這處歷史地標看起來像座現代游泳池。
Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 1963 speech, the Reflecting Pool remains one of America's most cherished historical monuments, and its transformation continues to draw national attention.
