WWII and Lincoln Memorial Barricade Showdowns – Live Updates
Obama administration already sending in reinforcements
Obama has barricaded the World War II Memorial for not good reason.
The excuse that the government needed people on duty who knew CPR was laughable — the Memorial is open-air and open to the public 24 hours a day, even though previously staffed only part of the day.
There is a protest planned at the WWII Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial today. We will update (new updates at top):
Best pic of WWII barricade: http://t.co/FYwFp65Xxu
— John Sexton (@verumserum) October 2, 2013
Closed WWII memorial funded 'almost entirely by private contributions' http://t.co/XeU5SYXQrc #NationalWorldWarIIMemorial #shutdown
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 2, 2013
This is disgraceful MT @bennyjohnson: Two park rangers now guarding WWII Memorial gate. pic.twitter.com/lA3AWktPTf
— DanRiehl (@DanRiehl) October 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/AndrewHClark/status/385433065436114944
https://twitter.com/oliverdarcy/status/385432837840969728
Sign at World War II memorial reads "WWII VETS Thank you for keeping the world free!" pic.twitter.com/RB9uNGLbcn
— Capitol City Project (@CapitolCityProj) October 2, 2013
We're on the scene at the memorial: the American flag has been planted! pic.twitter.com/UIv0dMevos
— Capitol City Project (@CapitolCityProj) October 2, 2013
Vets still flowing into the #WWIIMemorial, supporters still clapping and saying thanks. pic.twitter.com/h0JLR30klS
— Leo Shane III (@LeoShane) October 2, 2013
This tweet from @SenatorReid shows Barry-cades are hurting Dems — you wanted it, you own it https://t.co/wgLnpOjDYv
— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) October 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/AndreaPlunkett/status/385416718828720128
At the WWII Memorial, Carol Johnson w/the Park Service says they were told to close the site by White House's Office of Management & Budget.
— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) October 2, 2013
Check out the barricade at the World War One memorial—> pic.twitter.com/lJEYjY3GtR
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
Mounted Police now protecting the World War 2 Memorial from World War 2 veterans. Sanity restored. pic.twitter.com/EzBpV3HhEm
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) October 1, 2013
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
Reporters now swarming lone WWII vet on an electric scooter pic.twitter.com/I7KGIRpHej
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 2, 2013
Park workers back at WWII memorial using zip ties to put up more "closed" signs pic.twitter.com/q3cK2z7W33
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 2, 2013
After conferring with each other for a moment, park workers fled after cameras started filming. No wire ties on the gates.
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 2, 2013
The day started with Obama sending in reinforcements:
Live from the WWII memorial where park officials are setting up more gates and tape to block visitors pic.twitter.com/XkzBTWFMEE
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 2, 2013
4 National Park Service employees maintaining WWII memorial barricade. Guess they don't know CPR. pic.twitter.com/wOXeLbPs44
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
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