Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1975, James Ormsbee Chapin, American painter and illustrator (born 1887) passed away. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
No Loitering In A Park By The Reflecting Pool
Good representation of the American attitude towards public spaces, generally. “Loitering is not permitted in this area. Please proceed to a designated location. Thank you for your cooperation,” a surveillance machine tells a small cluster of National Guard members as they patrol the fenced off Reflecting Pool in the rain.[image or embed]— amanda moore (@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social) June 26, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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· Jun 25, 2026
The reflecting pool debacle becomes a national flash point
The reflecting pool debacle becomes a national flash point
Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says
Details of the alleged vandalism to the recently refurbished Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. were revealed in a court filing. According to Deputy Director for the National Park Service Frank Lands, the incident took place shortly after the resurfaced pool was filled again with water on June 9, ABC News reported. “The U.S. Park Police []...Click to read more
Fox News
· Jun 26, 2026
White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration
The National Park Service plans to drain the reflecting pool after Independence Day to repair damage from alleged vandalism, including cut sealant.
The Week
· Jun 30, 2026
6 sun-filled homes by lakes
6 sun-filled homes by lakes
BoingBoing
· Jun 25, 2026
Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool mystery has everything: alleged vandals, a 16 million rush job, algae, peeling blue coating, and one enormous clue shaped like the presidential motorcade that drove across the freshly coated empty pool before it was refilled. AP reports that the Park Service reported the damage to the U.S. — Read the rest The post Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal appeared first on Boing Boing.
DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
The Lake House That Taught Me How to Dad
Fourth of July weekends at my aunt’s and uncle’s lake house, an hour south of St. Louis, gave me some of my favorite childhood memories. A modest brick home with a spacious balcony, it sat high up a rocky drive with a mere glimpse of the shallow cove where we had so much fun. So, []
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Related coverage for "No Loitering In A Park By The Reflecting Pool": https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGyWTVLzq79BbxAh4S83gQ.jpg — The reflecting pool debacle becomes a national flash point . Off The Press — Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says. Fox News — White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration. The Week — 6 sun-filled homes by lakes . BoingBoing — Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal. DNyuz — The Lake House That Taught Me How to Dad