Nov 2, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; A view of the National Archives before the Washington Nationals World Series Championship parade on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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(Washington, DC) — A pair of climate protesters were arrested Wednesday after dumping pink powder over the case containing the U.S. Constitution. The vandalism took place at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Security guards stood by while the incident unfolded and it took several minutes before police arrived and took the two men into custody. Officials closed down the National Archives for the rest of the day. They say the Constitution appeared undamaged and is encased in “the most scientifically advanced housing that preservation technology can provide.”
Police have yet to detail a motive for the attack. One of the protestors was heard yelling about the environment, demanding clean water and a livable planet. The National Archives building is expected to open on schedule today.
