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Cherry Blossom Fireworks

Cherry Blossom Fireworks
Colors explode above the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, as part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the city. Crowds fill the sidewalks as tourists and locals together celebrate the gift of the cherry trees from Japan. The original trees were planted 31 years ago as memorial to the third president of the United...
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The Reading Room

The Reading Room
Inside the main building of the Library of Congress, visitors have the opportunity to view the main reading room. The main reading room is located directly below the dome of the building. The 23 caret gold-plated dome, ornate architecture, and interior design is based on the Paris Opera House. This room is the hub of...
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Cathedral Peace

Cathedral Peace
In the stillness of the early morning, an altar in a chapel in the Washington National Cathedral offers a peaceful respite for visitors to this national landmark. The life of Jesus Christ is told in the intricate details of the golden altar. It is set against the Cathedral’s sturdy walls, made of Indiana limestone, that...
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Saluting a Leader

Saluting a Leader
They stood at attention at the grave of their fallen president. Their salute was as crisp as the cool morning, a familiar gesture to honor a leader taken away long before his assignment was complete. It was unusually silent that morning near the grave of President John F. Kennedy. The people nearby bowed their heads...
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