Vandalism Strikes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has suffered damage from a sharp knife or razor, according to the National Park Service. Discover the implications of this vandalism on the $16 million rehabilitation project.
Details of the Incident
The National Park Service has reported that a liner at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut, causing significant damage to the foam sealant. This incident, which occurred earlier this month, has raised concerns about vandalism and the integrity of the ongoing $16 million rehabilitation project.
Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, indicated that the U.S. Park Police responded to a complaint on June 9. Initial investigations suggested that the damage might have been an isolated incident, but further evidence has pointed to a troubling trend of vandalism, including the throwing of fence post tops into the pool.
- Key points include:
- Damage involved a caulk over the foam sealant.
- Six arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism.
- The Interior Department initially withheld information to avoid encouraging further acts.