National Guardsmen activated in D.C. to protect monuments and memorials

National Guardsmen are being activated in the District to help protect monuments and memorials from potential damage by demonstrators. On Wednesday, the D.C. National Guard put about 400 troops on standby after the U.S. Park Police requested backup in efforts to prevent protesters from toppling monuments. The guardsmen will be unarmed, but may wear face shields for personal protection, according to The Washington Post. The move comes after demonstrators toppled and set fire to a statue of Albert…