The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. was vandalized on Thursday, with pink spray paint found on the site and a fountain overflowing with bubbles. U.S. Park Police responded and cordoned off the area. A spokesperson from the Department of the Interior condemned the vandalism, stating, "The vandalism that occurred is an utter disgrace and will not be tolerated." The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released information about a potential suspect. The memorial honors the armed forces and the over 400,000 Americans who died during World War II. This incident follows previous vandalism at the memorial, including an incident in 2016 related to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Other monuments on the National Mall have also been targeted recently, including the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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World War II Memorial Vandalized with Pink Spray Paint in Washington, D.C.
The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was vandalized with pink spray paint and a fountain was found overflowing with bubbles. U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident, which has drawn condemnation from the Department of the Interior. The memorial honors the armed forces and the Americans who died in World War II.
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World War II Memorial on National Mall vandalized with pink spray paint; fountain overflowing with bubbles
World War II Memorial Vandalized with Pink Spray Paint in Washington, D.C.