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WASHINGTON \u2014 Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

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Despite this, President Donald Trump faced criticism over his renovation projects, and this prompted lawsuits involving nonprofit organizations. <\/p>\n

The $14.8 million \u201cGreat Reflecting Pool\u201d is between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. The Cultural Landscape Foundation sued the U.S. Department of the Interior. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s clean, beautiful water,\u201d Trump said on Thursday about the water in the \u201cAmerican flag blue\u201d pool. <\/p>\n

The 250-foot \u201cIndependence Arch\u201d would be at the Memorial Circle roundabout, near the Lincoln Memorial. Public Citizen sued the National Park Service to stop it. <\/p>\n

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The National Capital Planning Commission held a public meeting on Thursday, and opponents judged the arch as a \u201cwaste of taxpayer money\u201d and a\u201cvanity project.\u201d <\/p>\n

The $400 million “White House State Ballroom” required the demolition of the East Wing. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the National Park Service.<\/p>\n

U.S. Appeals Court Judge Patricia Millett is considering U.S. District Judge Richard Leon\u2019s order to stop the above-ground construction of the ballroom. <\/p>\n

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