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Memorials undergo renovations in Washington (14 images)

A controversial quote is removed from the MLK Memorial, while NPS continues cleanup on the Lincoln Memorial.



The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is seen covered as sculptor Lei Yixin removes a quote from the side of the memorial, in Washington, DC on August 1, 2013. Workers are removing the controversial 'drum major' quote inscription on the side of the Memorial. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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National Park Service employees continue work on restoring the Lincoln National Memorial after a vandal sprayed it with green paint, in Washington, DC on August 1, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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People visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial as it is covered as sculptor Lei Yixin removes a quote from the side of the memorial, in Washington, DC on August 1, 2013. Workers are removing the controversial 'drum major' quote inscription on the side of the Memorial. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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National Park Service employees continue work on restoring the Lincoln National Memorial after a vandal sprayed it with green paint, in Washington, DC on August 1, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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