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Markings appearing to depict the numbers '86 47' were seen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Washington, D.C., United States

Who
U.S. Park Police, Interior Department, Reuters photographer
What
Markings appearing to depict the numbers '86 47' were seen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:53:00 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
Washington, D.C., United States ·
Why
The U.S. Park Police responded to a report of vandalism, and the cause of the discoloration has not yet been determined.
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Markings found on the National Mall in Washington D.C. are being investigated as vandalism. The numbers '86 47' can be interpreted in various ways, with some associating '86' with getting rid of someone and '47' potentially referencing the 47th U.S. president.

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