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A massive underground space beneath the Lincoln Memorial is welcoming visitors for the first time since 1922. The free museum showcases treasures like the original Emancipation Proclamation in a stunning 15,000-square-foot chamber.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned algae green days after a $14.7 million renovation, but water treatment experts say the fix is simpler than you'd think. The solution could prevent future blooms and keep the iconic monument shining for America's 250th birthday.
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A secret vault beneath the Lincoln Memorial is becoming a museum that reveals the monument's construction secrets and its role in civil rights history. Tickets are now available for the June 25 opening.