WWII Memorial Vandalized With Spray Paint; Fountain Overflows With Bubbles

The Department of the Interior condemned the act as "an utter disgrace," saying the memorial honors the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II, and vowed that U.S. Park Police would identify whoever was responsible, per NBC Washington.

A message in bright pink spray paint reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was found at the site, according to NBC Washington; FOX 5 DC reported red paint was also seen on the memorial.

U.S. Park Police closed off the memorial Thursday afternoon, moving tourists away, and are investigating the incident as vandalism, according to NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC.

Members of the National Guard are also present at the memorial. Guard personnel have been conducting ongoing presence patrols across the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force–D.C.; it is unclear whether their presence at the memorial is directly related to the foam and graffiti.

Citizen is working to learn more about the apparent vandalism. If you're at the memorial, go LIVE from a safe location or leave a comment with what you're seeing.

The National Park Service asks visitors to remain out of the Rainbow Pool for both safety and respect; the fountain contains submerged lighting and fountain equipment that can cause injury. Visitors should avoid entering or touching the affected water while the substance remains unknown.

The Rainbow Pool is a centerpiece of the memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II, more than 400,000 who died, and millions who supported the war effort from home.

Citizen video shows a large amount of foam and bubbles flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial, with suds spreading across portions of the fountain area. Graffiti is also reportedly visible at the memorial. It is not yet clear who is responsible or what substance caused the fountain to foam.

According to a Citizen user, vandalism was reported at a World War II memorial involving bubbles.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The Department of the Interior condemned the act as "an utter disgrace," saying the memorial honors the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II, and vowed that U.S. Park Police would identify whoever was responsible, per NBC Washington.

A message in bright pink spray paint reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was found at the site, according to NBC Washington; FOX 5 DC reported red paint was also seen on the memorial.

U.S. Park Police closed off the memorial Thursday afternoon, moving tourists away, and are investigating the incident as vandalism, according to NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC.

Members of the National Guard are also present at the memorial. Guard personnel have been conducting ongoing presence patrols across the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force–D.C.; it is unclear whether their presence at the memorial is directly related to the foam and graffiti.

Citizen is working to learn more about the apparent vandalism. If you're at the memorial, go LIVE from a safe location or leave a comment with what you're seeing.

The National Park Service asks visitors to remain out of the Rainbow Pool for both safety and respect; the fountain contains submerged lighting and fountain equipment that can cause injury. Visitors should avoid entering or touching the affected water while the substance remains unknown.

The Rainbow Pool is a centerpiece of the memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II, more than 400,000 who died, and millions who supported the war effort from home.

Citizen video shows a large amount of foam and bubbles flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial, with suds spreading across portions of the fountain area. Graffiti is also reportedly visible at the memorial. It is not yet clear who is responsible or what substance caused the fountain to foam.

According to a Citizen user, vandalism was reported at a World War II memorial involving bubbles.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The Department of the Interior condemned the act as "an utter disgrace," saying the memorial honors the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II, and vowed that U.S. Park Police would identify whoever was responsible, per NBC Washington.

A message in bright pink spray paint reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was found at the site, according to NBC Washington; FOX 5 DC reported red paint was also seen on the memorial.

U.S. Park Police closed off the memorial Thursday afternoon, moving tourists away, and are investigating the incident as vandalism, according to NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC.

Members of the National Guard are also present at the memorial. Guard personnel have been conducting ongoing presence patrols across the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force–D.C.; it is unclear whether their presence at the memorial is directly related to the foam and graffiti.

Citizen is working to learn more about the apparent vandalism. If you're at the memorial, go LIVE from a safe location or leave a comment with what you're seeing.

The National Park Service asks visitors to remain out of the Rainbow Pool for both safety and respect; the fountain contains submerged lighting and fountain equipment that can cause injury. Visitors should avoid entering or touching the affected water while the substance remains unknown.

The Rainbow Pool is a centerpiece of the memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II, more than 400,000 who died, and millions who supported the war effort from home.

Citizen video shows a large amount of foam and bubbles flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial, with suds spreading across portions of the fountain area. Graffiti is also reportedly visible at the memorial. It is not yet clear who is responsible or what substance caused the fountain to foam.

According to a Citizen user, vandalism was reported at a World War II memorial involving bubbles.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The Department of the Interior condemned the act as "an utter disgrace," saying the memorial honors the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II, and vowed that U.S. Park Police would identify whoever was responsible, per NBC Washington.

A message in bright pink spray paint reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was found at the site, according to NBC Washington; FOX 5 DC reported red paint was also seen on the memorial.

U.S. Park Police closed off the memorial Thursday afternoon, moving tourists away, and are investigating the incident as vandalism, according to NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC.

Members of the National Guard are also present at the memorial. Guard personnel have been conducting ongoing presence patrols across the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force–D.C.; it is unclear whether their presence at the memorial is directly related to the foam and graffiti.

Citizen is working to learn more about the apparent vandalism. If you're at the memorial, go LIVE from a safe location or leave a comment with what you're seeing.

The National Park Service asks visitors to remain out of the Rainbow Pool for both safety and respect; the fountain contains submerged lighting and fountain equipment that can cause injury. Visitors should avoid entering or touching the affected water while the substance remains unknown.

The Rainbow Pool is a centerpiece of the memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II, more than 400,000 who died, and millions who supported the war effort from home.

Citizen video shows a large amount of foam and bubbles flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial, with suds spreading across portions of the fountain area. Graffiti is also reportedly visible at the memorial. It is not yet clear who is responsible or what substance caused the fountain to foam.

According to a Citizen user, vandalism was reported at a World War II memorial involving bubbles.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The Department of the Interior condemned the act as "an utter disgrace," saying the memorial honors the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II, and vowed that U.S. Park Police would identify whoever was responsible, per NBC Washington.

A message in bright pink spray paint reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was found at the site, according to NBC Washington; FOX 5 DC reported red paint was also seen on the memorial.

U.S. Park Police closed off the memorial Thursday afternoon, moving tourists away, and are investigating the incident as vandalism, according to NBC Washington and FOX 5 DC.

Members of the National Guard are also present at the memorial. Guard personnel have been conducting ongoing presence patrols across the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force–D.C.; it is unclear whether their presence at the memorial is directly related to the foam and graffiti.

Citizen is working to learn more about the apparent vandalism. If you're at the memorial, go LIVE from a safe location or leave a comment with what you're seeing.

The National Park Service asks visitors to remain out of the Rainbow Pool for both safety and respect; the fountain contains submerged lighting and fountain equipment that can cause injury. Visitors should avoid entering or touching the affected water while the substance remains unknown.

The Rainbow Pool is a centerpiece of the memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II, more than 400,000 who died, and millions who supported the war effort from home.

Citizen video shows a large amount of foam and bubbles flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial, with suds spreading across portions of the fountain area. Graffiti is also reportedly visible at the memorial. It is not yet clear who is responsible or what substance caused the fountain to foam.

According to a Citizen user, vandalism was reported at a World War II memorial involving bubbles.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.