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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) passed away. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1824, Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump tours restoration project at Lafayette Park near WH with Interior Sec. Burgum
President Donald Trump toured Lafayette Park near the White House to view the ongoing restoration project, the White House said on Sunday. Trump has launched an effort to restore public areas of Washington, D.C. for America’s 250th anniversary, including fixing fountains, landscaping enhancements as well as some security upgrades....Click to read more
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The Independent
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump rejoices that the ‘Criminally Made Algae is Gone!’ at the reflecting pool after DC walkabout of his renovation projects
Trump tours site of his planned arch as well as golf course he plans to renovate on rainy Sunday in DC
RedState
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump Tours Monument He's Repaired and Reclaimed for America
Trump Tours Monument He's Repaired and Reclaimed for America
Just the news
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump touts beauty of Reflecting Pool as suspected vandals arrested
Trump oversaw a renovation of the iconic pool, situated between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, as part of his broader effort to renovate Washington, D.C.
USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns
Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Trump expands his makeover to the iconic columns outside the main entrance. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
AllSides
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump says Reflecting Pool 'in full use,' confirms DC golf course work
President Donald Trump said that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall is in full use after an algae bloom in the pool and portions of the blue paint applied during renovations he commissioned began peeling off earlier this month. Trump's June 28 social media post came after a tour of Washington, DC, landmarks during which he declared that many of the monuments were completely renovated and restored and announced plans for a renovation of a golf course facility in the district.
PBS NewsHour
· Jun 22, 2026
Plagued by algae and peeling paint, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo more repairs, just days ahead of America's 250th anniversary. That's according to Trump, who has repeatedly claimed without evidence that vandals caused the algae blooms and peeling paint that have plagued the pool since its renovation. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Related coverage for "Trump tours restoration project at Lafayette Park near WH with Interior Sec. Burgum": The Independent — Trump rejoices that the ‘Criminally Made Algae is Gone!’ at the reflecting pool after DC walkabout of his renovation projects. RedState — Trump Tours Monument He's Repaired and Reclaimed for America. Just the news — Trump touts beauty of Reflecting Pool as suspected vandals arrested. USA TODAY — Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns. AllSides — Trump says Reflecting Pool 'in full use,' confirms DC golf course work. PBS NewsHour — Plagued by algae and peeling paint, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs