The numbers ‘8647’ are seen on the grass of the National Mall in Washington on June 11, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
U.S. Park Police and federal officials opened an investigation Thursday after a sizable marking resembling “8647” was etched into the lawn of the National Mall.
The incident occurred amid preparations for major events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.
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