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Vandals Strike World War II Memorial On National Mall

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November 8, 2016

Vandals spray-painted a monument in the World War II Memorial on the National Mall/NPS

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with spray-paint at the base of the North Dakota column sometime prior to 10 a.m. on Monday, according to the National Park Service.

The Park Service’s monument preservation experts have already made an initial treatment of the graffiti, using a light paint stripper to remove a significant portion of the damage. Applications will continue until the marking is no longer detectable. 

United States Park Police is investigating the vandalism; anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 202-610-7500.

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