In an effort to prepare Washington DC, the nation’s capital, for the anniversary, Trump began a number of beautification projects across the city.
Some projects have been viewed as gaudy or unnecessary, while others have been applauded by local residents.
Among the sites has been the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In April, workers began repainting in a blue shade the pool, which stretches 2,030ft (620m) between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Trump has said his project to restore and paint the monument would solve a leaking problem, the paint would last for 40 or 50 years and “there’ll be no leaks, there’ll be no anything”.
But after its completion, the blue paint began to peel, catching the eyes and criticism of onlookers as it floated to the surface. Blooming algae also started to form, prompting officials to drain the pool again. Trump blamed the developments on vandals.
The painting had faced legal challenges from a non-profit group asking for the work to be halted. The group argued Trump ignored laws that limit changes to historical landmarks.
Before a court order was issued in the case, Trump said in a Truth Social post on 3 June that a final coat of protection on the pool was to be completed that day, writing that “the water will start flowing, shortly thereafter”.
