A Gift of Nations
The beauty of the cherry blossom is a potent symbol equated with the evanescence of human life and epitomizes the transformation of Japanese culture throughout the ages. The plantings of cherry trees originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. In Japan.
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National Mall App
This is the Official National Park Service app for the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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National Mall Plan
Click below to find out more about the Plan for the National Mall.
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Cherry Blossom Webcam
Link to see the Cherry Blossom Webcam on the Tidal Basin
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Did You Know?
The original gift of Cherry Trees from Japan in 1910 had to be destroyed due to disease and infestation. There was an additional gift made two years later that became the basis for the trees we still have today. More...