{"id":2130290,"date":"2023-12-20T19:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T00:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lincoln-memorial-stairsteps-vandalized-with-graffiti-that-reads-free-gaza\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T19:31:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T00:31:34","slug":"lincoln-memorial-stairsteps-vandalized-with-graffiti-that-reads-free-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lincoln-memorial-stairsteps-vandalized-with-graffiti-that-reads-free-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Graffiti reading &#8216;Free Gaza&#8217; defaces Lincoln Memorial steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flincoln-memorial-stairsteps-vandalized-with-graffiti-that-reads-free-gaza%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2130290&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The\u200b Lincoln Memorial. (Photo by Samuel Corum\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>4:14 PM \u2013\u2064 Wednesday, December\u200d 20, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Following vandals\u2019 Wednesday morning splattering of red paint on the \u200dground \u2063and a scribbled\u200c message that read \u201cFree Gaza,\u201d \u200bthe National Park Service\u2062 is\u200b now\u2064 in \u2062the\u2062 process of cleaning the \u200dLincoln\u2062 Memorial\u2019s stairs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The paint and graffiti were found by \u2062U.S. \u2063Park Police at the Lincoln Memorial Circle as well as the Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: The Lincoln Memorial steps were\u200b vandalized with \u2018Free\u2063 Gaza\u2019 graffiti.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p>Because\u2026 nothing \u2063will help Palestinians more than vandalizing iconic American national monuments.\u2063 \ud83d\ude44 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TjtbfGjwYZ\">pic.twitter.com\/TjtbfGjwYZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charles\u2063 Weber\u200b (@CWBOCA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CWBOCA\/status\/1737508339389542590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pro-Palestinian activists have graffitied and defaced Washington D.C\u2019s Lincoln\u2063 Memorial. <\/p>\n<p>Graffiti included signs reading \u2062\u2018Free Gaza\u2019 and \u2018Land Back\u2019 alongside pools of fake blood. <\/p>\n<p>The monument\u200c has been temporarily closed as clean \u200dup crews \u200dattempt to remove the graffiti. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ingcL6nd0V\">pic.twitter.com\/ingcL6nd0V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oli London (@OliLondonTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OliLondonTV\/status\/1737569914502746431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Almost \u200bimmediately after \u200dit was found, conservators from the \u2064National\u200d Park Service started to remove the paint. According to officials,\u2064 it could\u2062 require numerous treatments spread over a few days to completely eliminate \u200bit.<\/p>\n<p>Many nearby onlookers who spoke \u200bto reporters asserted that the person or group who \u2062did \u2063this was not only wasting\u2063 their time and energy, but\u200b that they \u200dalso had no regard for the historical\u2064 landmark nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Social media users also chimed in on the matter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cDo people think they\u2019re making a difference by \u2063vandalizing \u200csteps with a message that every sheep trend-follower\u200b on Twitter\u2064 is barking out? Ya\u2019ll\u200d don\u2019t care about Jews,\u201d said one user on X\u2064 (Twitter).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Visitors are now no longer allowed to access\u2062 the \u2062steps on the west side of the Reflecting Pool while the \u200dcleanup is being done. <\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information about the incident is\u200d being \u2062asked to contact \u2062the United States Park Police tip line at 202-379-4877 or \u2062to\u2064 email <a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/www.fox5dc.com\/tag\/crime-publicsafety\">USPP_tipline@nps.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Monument was\u2062 similarly defaced with\u200c tasteless\u200b messages \u2062and paint back in September 2022. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, in another incident, \u200bNational Park Service workers removed graffiti off of monuments and memorials in the same area back in June 2020.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a \u200cdeveloping story. Check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! 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This incident, reminiscent of previous acts of\u200b vandalism in the area, raises concerns about the disregard for\u200d historical landmarks and the need for increased vigilance\u200c in preserving our shared heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The Vandalism \u200dand Cleanup Efforts:<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bU.S. Park Police discovered the defacement at the Lincoln\u200d Memorial Circle\u2064 and the Reflecting Pool, where red paint and graffiti\u2063 were scattered. Promptly, conservators from the National Park Service commenced the\u2063 arduous task of removing the paint. Given the challenge at hand, officials estimate \u200dthat multiple treatments spread\u2062 over several days will \u2062be required to completely eradicate the vandalism.<\/p>\n<p>Public Response:<\/p>\n<p>Local onlookers expressed their dismay at the act, highlighting the fact that the\u2063 perpetrators \u2063wasted their time and energy while simultaneously\u200c disregarding the historical significance of the landmark. Social media users also voiced\u2062 their opinions, condemning the act as pointless and \u200clacking true understanding of \u200bthe complex issues at hand.<\/p>\n<p>Temporary Closure and Ongoing Investigation:<\/p>\n<p>During the cleanup process, access to the \u200dwestern steps of the Reflecting Pool has been temporarily restricted. Visitors are urged to cooperate and\u200d respect the ongoing restoration efforts. Authorities are\u200b actively\u200b seeking any information from the public\u2063 or eyewitnesses that may help identify the vandals. The United States Park Police tip line is \u2063available\u200d at 202-379-4877, and individuals can also provide information \u2062via email at USPP_tipline@nps.gov.<\/p>\n<p>Previous Incidents:<\/p>\n<p>This unfortunate act \u2064of vandalism is not an isolated incident. The\u200d Washington Monument \u200dfaced a similar defacement\u2063 with tasteless\u2062 messages and paint in September 2022, and workers from the \u2064National Park Service dealt with graffiti on monuments and memorials in \u2062the same area in June 2020. These\u2063 incidents underscore the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-capitol-police-chief-sends-letter-explaining-how-intel-community-failed-to-respond-to-jan-6-protests\/\" title=\"Fmr. Capitol Police chief sends letter explaining how Intel Community failed to respond to Jan. 6 protests\">heightened security measures<\/a> and public awareness to \u200bprotect our historical treasures.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 defacement \u200cof the Lincoln\u2064 Memorial demonstrates a\u2063 lack \u200bof \u2064respect for our shared history and \u2063the cultural significance of national landmarks. Vandalism\u2062 not only tarnishes these iconic sites but also undermines\u200c the values of dialogue, understanding, and peaceful coexistence. It is crucial that\u200c we\u2063 work together to educate and foster a sense of appreciation for our history. Let this incident serve as\u2063 a reminder of the importance of \u2062preserving and safeguarding our national heritage for \u2064future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Note: This article \u200bwill be updated as additional information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message left by vandals at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023, have prompted the National Park Service to initiate the cleaning of the stairs. 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