Today marked Day 1 of the shutdown of the federal government, and as always, you were there to document it. We searched for snaps from Instagram posted today and tagged #federalshutdown, #governmentshutdown and #nogovernment and here’s what we found.
The cover of today’s New York Daily News.Veterans busted through the barricades at the WWII War Memorial in Washington, D.C., today to lay a wreath for their fellow soldiers. Photo via @washingtonpostThe veterans stood vigil at the memorial.via @meganpb1991A photographer offered to take portraits of furloughed workers in Washington, D.C. Via @istricoDetroit reminds us that it’s been living without government for far longer than the rest of us. Via @really_dope_All of the monuments in D.C. were closed. Via @sandimoynihanE-Verify was down, which made it tough to do background checks. Via @bcavsThe Statue of Liberty was closed. Via @deinoninoAll of the Smithsonian museums were closed. Via @biocharlieAll intercollegiate athletics at service academies cancelled: No Army or Navy football! Via @chrisj37762As usual, IT was not very helpful in resolving the federal shutdown. Via @eppsauceToday was Yosemite’s birthday. It’s a shame it wasn’t open to celebrate. Via @ashleymcgovernToday will be forever known to some as the Day the Panda Cam Shut Off. Via @staceface14Joshua Tree National Park: Also closed. Via @spitfirestuTwitter handle @Voyager2 signs off. Via @johnyatesYou’re not getting out of Alcatraz. You’re also not getting in. Via @justinewaldmanBecause there are no rules anymore. Via @matthewmoellerClosed signs everywhere. Via @mrsalcinaAnother furloughed federal employee. Via @vinman24No, don’t blow on it. Via @warningxxlidellNASA is optimistic that it’ll be back in business ASAP! Via @nasagoddardSpecials for bored federal employees. Via @mvalteau1Manassas, also closed. Via @lindsayastin
