National Mall Vandalized With '8647' Markings Ahead Of Independence Celebrations Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, U.S. Park Police and federal officials opened an investigation Thursday after a sizable marking resembling “8647” was etched into the lawn of the National Mall. The incident occurred amid preparations for major events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. A Reuters photographer witnessed the marking from atop the Washington Monum...