Lincoln Memorial closes after Georgetown seniors leave broken bottles, spilled wine

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C., was shut down Saturday morning after a crowd of seniors from Georgetown University left broken bottles and spilled wine on the monument's steps.

Hundreds of students had gathered to watch the sunrise Saturday after the senior ball on Friday. A few took a dip in the Reflecting Pool.

The National Park Service announced a brief delay in accessibility to the Lincoln Memorial, saying the group had left debris in the area.

"The Lincoln Memorial is closed this morning following a local university graduation celebration that left litter, broken bottles and spilled wine and champagne covering the steps," the National Park Service announced Saturday morning. ... (Read more)

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