These signs are posted everywhere around the pool at the National World War II Memorial. Did I see a single National Park ranger or police officer enforcing it? Nope. And on Memorial Day, with many veterans visiting. Grrrrrr.

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Washington Monument framed in a wreath laid on Memorial Day at the National World War II Memorial, May 26, 2008.

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Who's begging, the Canada goose family, or the little girl?

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008.

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Washington Monument, reflected on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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