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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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One Day Closer

One Day Closer
Just after dawn on an early spring morning, the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin begin to show their colors. The pink and white blossoms are the most anticipated and celebrated blooms in the country. Millions of people travel to the District of Columbia in late March hoping to be present for peak bloom.   As...
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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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