The Capitol Reflection Pool is a reflection pool in Washington, D.C. It lies to the west of the United States Capitol and is the westernmost element of the Capitol grounds. The National Mall lies to the west of the reflection pool. The Capitol Dome and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial are reflected in its waters.
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Coordinates: 38°53′23″N 77°00′49″W / 38.8898°N 77.0137°W / 38.8898; -77.0137
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