These boys look like they’re having the time of their lives. This photo was taken back in the 1920s, when you were able to swim in the Reflecting Pool. It wasn’t permitted at the time, but clearly not strictly enforces.
I should note that they are swimming there because Congress failed to appropriate the money for the District pools. But, good thing that would never happen today.
For the full story of the building these kids were swimming in front of, see our history of the Lincoln Memorial.
Some of our stories are researched and written with help from AI, and checked by a person before they run. Here’s how we use AI.
