Washington, D.C. – The National Park Service is working on Wednesday to remove red paint and the words “Free Gaza” that appeared this morning near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
“Vandalism was discovered in the area of Lincoln Memorial Circle and the Reflecting Pool,” the United States Park Police said in a statement.
“National Park Service conservators have begun the process of removing the paint this morning, though it may take multiple treatments over several days to remove all of it,” Park Police added. “The steps on the west side of the Reflecting Pool are closed to visitors while the conservation work takes place.”
Images and video captured by Fox5 DC showed workers washing and brushing away the red paint.
