Reflecting Pool Liner Was Damaged With a Knife or Razor: National Park Service

The pool at the Lincoln Memorial is being renovated for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration
Reflecting Pool Liner Was Damaged With a Knife or Razor: National Park Service
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on June 25, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the nation’s capital was damaged by a knife or razor, a federal official said on June 24.

The National Park Service found damage to the reflecting pool earlier in June, “including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material,” Frank Lands, deputy director for operations for the service, said in a court filing.

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Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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