Thousands of protesters have arrived at the World War II memorial this morning to protest the closure of the memorials during the government shutdown.
Thousands of protesters have arrived at the World War II memorial this morning to protest the closure of the memorials during the government shutdown.
The protestors have removed the barriers and have entered the monument.
Senators Mike Lee – Utah and Ted Cruz – Texas as well as Sarah Palin were among the crowd that chanted “Tear down these walls” and sang patriotic songs according to local news coverage from WTOP, as the barriers were removed.
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Veterans then moved to the Lincoln Memorial, according to All-News 99.1 reporter Heather Curtis, where they were once again met by barricades.
Members of the Million Vet March on the Memorials are protesting the effects of the shutdown and looming budget crisis on current and former military personnel.
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