As we reported this morning, the “Million Vet March” descended on Washington D.C., removing barricades in order to visit monuments closed due to the partial government shut-down. The group stacked the fences, in some cases delivering stacks of barricades in front of the White house.
Police were present to control the crowds, but as of this posting, the demonstrations have been peaceful. Here are some glimpses of the activity:
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO of a PRICELESS TREASURE #Veteran #1MVetMarch pic.twitter.com/XcnQiUca1f
— Tanya Grimsley (@luvGodncountry) October 13, 2013
Probably the best picture yet #1MVetMarch pic.twitter.com/Vrf8dbAlwh
— Judge Lucas (@JudgeLucas) October 13, 2013
Hoping this doesn't get ugly #1MVet #1mVetmarch #1MVetProtest pic.twitter.com/xuaIMOCfKL”
— ARMOR Bearer 147 (@ARMORBearer147) October 13, 2013
Barricades at the Whitehouse gate. Lol pic.twitter.com/Z72dP84F6i
— Rick Clark (@rclark50) October 13, 2013
Protestors block authorities @ Lincoln Memorial. pic.twitter.com/QcU2PtRom6
— Whitney Waters (@WhitneyWaters14) October 13, 2013
Its real pic via "@NurseLiberty #1MVetMarch #T4VETS "@sirtatters "@elliemae0404 "@WilandKate "@clarencesilkwow pic.twitter.com/U4HhPjwqXL
— almostsixty (@Lillibees_mom) October 13, 2013
Vets, civilians inside the "closed" Lincoln Memorial #MillionVetMarch pic.twitter.com/Xi0Ih9omCa
— Jake Harris (@JakeHarris4) October 13, 2013
As an Air Force retiree, I wish I could’ve been there in my old uniform to give them a hand. The current administration is reprehensible and deserves the respect of NO ONE who is or has worn the uniform of the US military, regardless of branch or rank!