Lincoln Memorial confrontation that produced viral videos

On January 18, 2019, a widely viewed confrontation occurred on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial involving a group of students from Covington Catholic High School, Native elder Nathan Phillips, and others; short videos and still images from the scene were rapidly circulated, remixed, and memed online. The incident generated intense public debate and was followed by longer-form video releases and legal settlements that complicated early interpretations; accounts remain contested in parts. The original encounter took place at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.