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US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds

The Guardian · Jun 11, 2026, 7:16 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The numerals 8647 faintly etched into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington DC on 11 June.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleUS federal authorities are investigating what appears to be a massive etching of “8647” into the grass of the National Mall.
  • Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument as of Thursday afternoon shows the markings, with a highly visible “8,” along with less visible “6”, “4” and “7”.

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The numerals 8647 faintly etched into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington DC on 11 June. Photograph: Nathan Howard/Reuters View image in fullscreen. The numerals 8647 faintly etched into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington DC on 11 June. Photograph: Nathan Howard/Reuters Washington DCUS authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument shows a highly visible ‘8’, while the others appears fainter

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleUS federal authorities are investigating what appears to be a massive etching of “8647” into the grass of the National Mall.

Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument as of Thursday afternoon shows the markings, with a highly visible “8,” along with less visible “6”, “4” and “7”.

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