Two equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial have been covered in 23.75-karat gold leaf as part of a $5.1 million renovation. Costs ballooned in order to complete work in time for America's 250th birthday, but the second pair of statues is not set to be completed until the end of September. Early in his second.
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Two equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial have been covered in 23.75-karat gold leaf as part of a $5.1 million renovation. Costs ballooned in order to complete work in time for America's 250th birthday, but the second pair of statues is not set to be completed until the end of September. Early in his second.
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