On June 23, 2026, National Guard members and U.S. Park Police conducted patrols around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This action was taken in response to incidents of suspected vandalism, following reports that the pool's waters had turned green due to an algae bloom and blue paint had surfaced in the water. The Department of the Interior has not provided further details regarding the situation.
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National Guard and Park Police Patrol Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 23, 2026, due to suspected vandalism. The patrols were initiated after the pool's waters turned green from an algae bloom and blue paint was observed on the surface.
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