Explained: See the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad the White House is getting to protect its lawn from Marine One

President Donald Trump said the granite helipad will prevent the new fleet of Sikorsky Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn.

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President Donald Trump said the granite helipad will prevent the new fleet of Sikorsky Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn.

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