Friday, July 26, 2013

Lincoln Memorial Vandalized

The Lincoln Memorial was partially closed today because some time during the previous night someone splattered green paint on part of the statue of Abraham Lincoln and on the floor.  Police have started investigating the crime, including looking at video footage from cameras mounted near the statue.  Tourists can only walk up to the top of the stairs because the level area around the statue has been cordoned off.  No words or recognizable symbols have been found within the paint.

Read more at USA Today, the Washington Post, CBS News, CNN and NBC Washington.

1 comment:

  1. I guess this sums up the state of morals in America today.

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