Lincoln Memorial And National World War II Memorials Vandalized During Protests

In the wake of last night's demonstrations, there are numerous instances of vandalism to sites around the National Mall. For generations the Mall has been our nation’s premier civic gathering space for non-violent demonstrations, and we ask individuals to carry on that tradition. pic.twitter.com/LmIHfW2AHj

— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) May 31, 2020

The Hill: Iconic Washington, DC, monuments defaced in night of protests

Numerous Washington, D.C., landmarks were the target of vandalism Sunday evening as protests in the nation's capital over the police killing of George Floyd entered their third day.

Photos posted on Twitter by the National Park Service (NPS) showed graffiti on several monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski statue in Freedom Plaza.

"In the wake of last night's demonstrations, there are numerous instances of vandalism to sites around the National Mall. For generations the Mall has been our nation’s premier civic gathering space for non-violent demonstrations, and we ask individuals to carry on that tradition," NPS said in a tweet.

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WNU Editor: Sighhhhh. Even the historic St. John’s Church in Washington D.C. was set on fire .... Crews put out fire at DC's historic St. John's Church (WUSA9).

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