LinkLinks Washington Post: Scientific reclamation: How the iconic Jefferson Memorial was restored By Editor On Oct 22, 2021 Last updated Oct 22, 2021 47 Share As early as 2015, anyone viewing the Jefferson Memorial from a distance — say, from Independence Avenue across the Tidal Basin, or an aircraft window on approach to Reagan National Airport — could see that something was wrong. One of the capital’s signature monuments, a priceless piece of the nation’s heritage, was starting to look downright shabby. Dark splotches were growing on the iconic white dome. Growing fast. 47 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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