National Mall

• IN PHOTOS: Washington, D.C. exhibit honours COVID-19 deaths with 650K flags

  Loved ones of those who passed are encouraged to write a message on a flag either in-person or electronically, to be inscribed by a volunteer.

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  Sep 22, 2021
  
• Pro, anti-Trump demonstrators clash during rally in Washington

  Sporadic fights broke out between pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators after sundown Saturday.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2020
  
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• MAGA-hat teen says Native American approached him in standoff

  "I believed that by remaining motionless and calm, I was helping defuse the situation," student Nick Sandmann said in a statement.

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  Jan 20, 2019
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• Plan for pink ‘pussyhats’ in Washington after Donald Trump’s inauguration

  The National Mall in Washington D.C. could become a sea of bright pink the day after Donald Trump is inaugurated as U.S. president if the vision of a pair of Los Angeles women is realized.

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2017
• Pot advocates to hand out 4,200 joints at Donald Trump’s inauguration

  Pro-marijuana organization DCMJ will begin distributing the 4,200 joints at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20 on the west side of Dupont Circle. The participants will then walk to the National Mall.

  Politics

  Jan 4, 2017
• PBS busted for playing old 4th of July fireworks footage during live special

  PBS had admitted to playing footage from last year's 4th of July fireworks show during their "A Capitol Fourth" live special from Washington DC after inclement weather cast a pall on this year's event.

  World

  Jul 5, 2016
• Smithsonian considering ‘selfie stick’ policy

  Millions of visitors to museums on the National Mall may soon have to leave the hand-held camera mounts at home.

  World

  Feb 6, 2015
• Man who set himself on fire in Washington dies

  A District of Columbia police spokesman says a man who set himself on fire on the National Mall has died of his injuries.

  World

  Oct 5, 2013
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• Man sets himself on fire on National Mall

  A fire official says a man has been flown to the hospital after setting himself on fire on the National Mall.

  World

  Oct 4, 2013