US: Thousands Gather at Lincoln Memorial as Monks End 2,300-Mile Peace Journey

About 19 Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., ending with a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, February 11. Thousands gathered to welcome them as they concluded the pilgrimage with a message of peace.

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel speak in the Oval Office

US President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel speak in the Oval Office

A model of the Triumph Arch across the Memorial Bridge from the Lincoln Memorial is seen on the Resolute Desk as US President Donald Trump responds to a question from the news media during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 15 October 2025. President Trump announced the results of Operation Summer Heat, a federal nationwide violent crime reduction operation.

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

A duck swims in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army helicopters perform a fly over past the Lincoln Memorial during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army helicopters perform a fly over past the Lincoln Memorial during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army helicopters perform a fly over past the Lincoln Memorial during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

Soldiers march past the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

Soldiers march past the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army?s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

Soldiers march past the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

A soldier rests in the Lincoln Memorial before the start of a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

A soldier rests in the Lincoln Memorial before the start of a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

The Lincoln Memorial is seen beyond anti-scale security fencing in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2025 ahead of a parade and festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

The Lincoln Memorial is seen beyond anti-scale security fencing in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2025 ahead of a parade and festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: ‘Stand Up for Science’ Nationwide Protests Against Trump’s Anti-Science Policies

Scientists, doctors, and their supporters held 'Stand Up for Science' rallies in multiple cities in the U.S. on Friday, March 7, to protest the Trump administration's anti-science policies, including orders to cut staffing and funding.

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

Protesters gather outside of the Lincoln Memorial during the "People’s March" in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2025, two days ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Demonstrators claim that Trump will infringe on the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBT community. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illinois Is Hit With Cicada Chaos

Illinois Is Hit With Cicada Chaos

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Montreal-based audio artist Alex Lane records cicada mating calls from a tree at Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center in Springfield, Illinois, on June 3 2024. Lane and filmmaker Matthew Wolkow identified the calls as coming from what they believe to be the different cicada broods. Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying. Trillions of once-hidden baby bugs are in the air, on the trees and perching upon people’s shirts, hats and even faces. They’re red-eyed, loud and frisky. Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Kiosk Near Lincoln Memorial Engulfed In Flames, One Person Injured

A kiosk adjacent to Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. caught fire on Thursday morning, March 28. One person reportedly suffered severe burns and was airlifted to a hospital. The fire was promptly extinguished by firefighters.

US: 2nd Anniversary Of Russian Invasion Of Ukraine – Protest In Washington, D.C. 3

Ukraine marked the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Saturday, February 24. Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in cities across the world, calling for peace, an immediate ceasefire, and condemning the Vladimir Putin regime. In Washington, D.C., thousands of pro-Ukraine demonstrators took to the streets and protested outside the Russian Embassy.