Army begins Washington dig for World War I-era munitions
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning a major dig for World War I chemical munitions near American University and the South Korean Ambassador's residence.
It is the fourth excavation on or near the Washington, D.C., campus in nearly 15 years, since the discovery of disposal pits from the Army's former chemical warfare station. Officials say the artillerary could contain toxic agents such as mustard gas.
The station was used for developing and testing weapons.
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It is the fourth excavation on or near the Washington, D.C., campus in nearly 15 years, since the discovery of disposal pits from the Army's former chemical warfare station. Officials say the artillerary could contain toxic agents such as mustard gas.
The station was used for developing and testing weapons.