# Investigation underway after WWII memorial vandalized in Washington

https://mins.news/en/item/21818

- TASS, 2026-08-14 03:54 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://tass.com/society/2172649

> US authorities are investigating vandalism at the World War II Memorial on Washington’s National Mall. Unidentified individuals sprayed paint on the memorial and poured soap into its fountains; US Park Police are at the scene.

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