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Good night from the Washington Monument, looking down at our gorgeous National Mall, ready for
#Inauguration2021
#WashingtonDC
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In the wake of last night's demonstrations, there are numerous instances of vandalism to sites around the National Mall. For generations the Mall has been our nation’s premier civic gathering space for non-violent demonstrations, and we ask individuals to carry on that tradition.
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We're lighting up the night sky with colorful fireworks to celebrate 248 years of American independence. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
#July4th2024
#NationalMall
#WashingtonDC
🇺🇸
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Enjoy the flash and thunder of the
#IndependenceDay
fireworks from the National Mall. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
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PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
The blossoms are open & putting on a gorgeous show. We hope to see you soon.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!
Plan your visit:
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Tonight's sunset was AMAZING.
That's it. That's the tweet.
Pic by National Park Service.
#WashingtonDC
#sunset
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To preserve the Lincoln Memorial statue for another century, we're announcing a plan to rotate the massive stone figure 180°, so the backside will face the entrance & shield the front from exposure. A rotating turntable option was rejected. Learn more:
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Unbelievable! The legendary cherry tree cut down by young George Washington has regenerated on the Washington Monument grounds and is patriotically blooming red, white & blue blossoms.
#NationalMall
#WashingtonDC
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Here's the finale of the
#July4th
fireworks from the roof of the Lincoln Memorial. Happy
#IndependenceDay
! 🇺🇸
#WashingtonDC
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Now that’s an impressive finale. Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
#4thofJuly
#WashingtonDC
#independenceday
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You heard it here first! We're projecting
#cherryblossom
peak bloom to fall between March 23-26 this year. One of
#WashingtonDC
's most anticipated events, the gorgeous blossoming trees produce a short-lived scene of splendor. Learn more:
🌸🌸🌸
#BloomWatch
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We're often asked why there's a color change in the stone of the Washington Monument. The color change marks how far the towering monument was lowered underground every night in the 1940s to help planes avoid it after National Airport opened on the Potomac.
#WashingtonDC
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You never know who you might see on the National Mall. Today, actor, writer & comedian Patton Oswalt stopped by for a tour of the Lincoln Memorial. Thanks for visiting!
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Heads up! Be aware that Saturday, 5/11, around noon, 60 planes representing the history of general aviation will fly down the Potomac and over the National Mall. The permitted event is closely coordinated with the FAA, Secret Service, and other agencies.
#WashingtonDC
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A passing storm left a rainbow arching over
#WashingtonDC
, making the amazing view from the Washington Monument even better.
Photo by Mary Forcier, National Park Service.
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Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass never knew his birthday. Remembering his mother once called him "Little Valentine," he later chose to celebrate his birth on Valentine's Day. February was chosen as
#BlackHistoryMonth
in part to honor Douglass & Lincoln.
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The Lincoln Memorial is closed this morning following a local university graduation celebration that left litter, broken bottles and spilled wine and champagne covering the steps. We will reopen as soon as the area has been cleaned and made safe.
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PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!
Learn more & plan your visit:
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! Did we say PEAK BLOOM?!
The blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Happy First Day of Spring! There's no better symbol of the season than the lovely cherry blossoms. With the trees around the Tidal Basin in peak bloom, it's a gorgeous time to visit the National Mall. 🌸🌸🌸
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Cherry blossoms in bloom with the backdrop of a gorgeous sunrise - good morning from the Washington Monument!
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The view from the National Mall one hour before the Oath of Office is taken.
#InaugurationDay
#WashingtonDC
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Without groundhogs on the National Mall, our rangers use other methods to predict the weather. If the Washington Monument is wet, it's raining. If you can't see it, that indicates thick fog. If you can see the Monument's shadow, you're probably too late for daily tickets.
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There's really no need for a caption here. We'll let the cherry blossoms take care of the poetry.
🌸🌸🌸🌸
Pics from this morning by National Park Service.
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
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You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 - 25 this year. Start planning your visit now:
#Cherryblossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
🌸🌸🌸
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It's a
#CherryBlossom
encore. The Kwanzans are blooming! Named after a mountain in Japan, the Kwanzan cherry trees bloom in bright pink clusters and are primarily found in East Potomac Park. Going around Ohio Drive on the Hains Point loop, you can't miss them.
#WashingtonDC
🌸🌸🌸
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Thanks to our facilities staff for the quick clean up this morning. The Lincoln Memorial is open. We appreciate your patience.
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Happy First Day of Spring! There's no better symbol of the season than the splendor of the cherry blossoms gently flickering in the breeze. With white petals showing and peak bloom coming soon, why not come down to the Mall and enjoy the day? We won't tell your boss.
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We had some cool visitors on the National Mall today to check out the fresh snow
#WashingtonDC
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Take a deep breath and enjoy the peaceful beauty of sunrise over the Tidal Basin. The cherry blossoms are starting to thin, shedding petals like a slow, gentle snow. We celebrate these wonderful, but fleeting moments.🌸🌸🌸
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we'll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!
#BloomWatch
🌸🌸🌸
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One of our rangers captured this peaceful scene last night after a line of thunderstorms passed over
#WashingtonDC
. 🌈⛈️
#weather
#rainbow
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Merry Christmas from our National Mall family to you and yours.
Yes, this is photoshopped. We did not put a Santa hat on the Lincoln statue.
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What's it like around the Tidal Basin today? We're glad you asked! It's a little cool, a little windy, and a lot amazingly beautiful. The second day of Peak Bloom is looking great.
🌸🌸Plan your visit: 🌸🌸
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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And we're off! Small green buds are appearing on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the 1st of 6 stages on the way to peak bloom.
🌸/🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Learn more about the blossom stages:
#Cherryblossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Today is the 55th anniversary of astronauts Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin landing on the Moon. In 2019, the Washington Monument was the backdrop for the “Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” presentation, proving again that the National Mall is a great place to celebrate our history.
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Happy birthday to the
@NatlParkService
! Created to preserve our nation's natural, cultural, and historic treasures, the NPS has expanded over the last 108 years. We're so proud to be part of the agency & support its important mission. Pic from the 2016 NPS Centennial celebration.
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HAPPENING NOW: We gather at the World War II Memorial on the 80th anniversary of D-Day to pay tribute to all those who fought and fell to save Europe from Nazi tyranny. Thank you to all the veterans, volunteers, visitors & partners who joined us today.
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We had to share a few more sunrise pics. Help us keep the cherry blossoms looking gorgeous. Don't pick the blossoms. Don't climb the trees. 🌸🌸🌸
Plan your visit at
#cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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You asked for it. Here is is: the Super-Scrubber at work in the Reflecting Pool today. It's quite a sight... and quite a smell.
Big thanks to our facilities team for getting this job done!
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BREAKING NEWS - Cherry blossom peak bloom is forecast for March 14-17. It could be the earliest date on record.
#CherryBlossomDC
#BloomWatch
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We're not at peak bloom yet, but that doesn't mean it's not pretty. If you're planning on taking sunrise pictures at the Tidal Basin, you won't be disappointed... or lonely. Expect crowds in the park every day this week as more blossoms open.
#cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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What a gorgeous sunrise this morning! The clouds glowed pink & purple in the sky above the Washington Monument. This kind of beauty is worth getting out of bed early.
#WashingtonDC
#sunrise
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The blossoms are starting to show, now we're just waiting on them to open. This is stage 5 - puffy white. Next stop is peak bloom!
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸/🌸
Follow
#BloomWatch
online at
#Cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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Have you liked seeing our cherry blossom pictures? Photos taken by a federal employee on duty are in the Public Domain and free to save, share & print. So, scroll down, help yourself to our images, and enjoy the National Mall anytime you want.🌸📸🌸
#Photography
#CherryBlossom
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Happy Independence Day! The Continental Congress voted for independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence -primarily written by Thomas Jefferson- was approved and made public on July 4. Join the celebration on the National Mall today!
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This morning, a ranger laid a wreath at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to honor Dr. King's birthday. We will always strive to honor his memory
#NationalMall
#WashingtonDC
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Air quality alerts in
#WashingtonDC
are escalating from "Very Unhealthy" to "Hazardous." We're scaling back our employees' outdoor activity & encourage everyone to limit their exposure to the smoke. Get current air quality data at
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Murdered 55 years ago today in Memphis, TN, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s influence is still felt today. His words -spoken by students & carved in stone- continue to inspire people to work for peace, justice, and equality around the world.
Pic of the MLK Memorial
#WashingtonDC
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Pretty good view, huh? This praying mantis made its way up the exterior of the Washington Monument to look out over the National Mall. That's a lot of effort. Maybe it didn't know you can get tickets online:
Pic by Ranger J. Vhalon
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The cherry trees have reached peak bloom after temps well above average last week sped us through the final stages of the blossom cycle - just four days from stage 4 to peak. Check out the pink and white blossoms ringing the Tidal Basin on the
#BloomCam
at
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Once known as the “City of Trees,”
#WashingtonDC
has amazing native flora, enhanced by tree species brought to the city from around the world. On
#ArborDay
, every day & every season, we'll celebrate them all.🌳🌳🌳
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After an extensive rehabilitation project, the Dupont Circle Fountain is flowing again. Now properly balanced and waterproofed, the fountain will run until cold temperatures required it to be winterized.
#WashingtonDC
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Take pictures, not cherry blossoms! Please don't pick them off the trees, break branches, or climb the tree trunks. It's best to leave them looking great for the next visitors & keep them healthy for the next generation. Thanks!
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
🌸
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Honoring all the members of our armed forces who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," Memorial Day is one of the most important and solemn days on the National Mall.
#WashingtonDC
🇺🇸
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Happy Flag Day! You don't have to look far to see an American flag on the National Mall. 50 flags ring the Washington Monument and Old Glory flies above each military memorial. You might also notice an American flag draped over Abraham Lincoln's chair in the Lincoln Memorial.
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13 years ago today, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake startled the
#WashingtonDC
region. During the quake, the Washington Monument sustained damage to its marble exterior but remained structurally sound. A rehabilitation project was completed in 2014.
Pic courtesy of Colin Winterbottom.
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The blossoms are coming! 🌸 Our experts are carefully finalizing their peak bloom projection. Next week (Wednesday, March 1), we'll join our partners at the
@CherryBlossFest
& the Trust for
@TheNationalMall
to make the big announcement. 🌸 Follow us to get the news first! 🌸
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Merry Christmas from our National Mall family to you and yours.
Yes, this is photoshopped. We did not put a Santa hat on the Jefferson statue.
Photo by National Park Service.
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Last night, the central sculpture of the World War I Memorial was finally unveiled. “A Soldier’s Journey” is sculptor Sabin Howard's stunning tribute honoring the 4.7 million Americans who served in our nation's armed forces during the Great War.
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The partial solar eclipse on the National Mall was awesome! We were glad to see people using protective glasses to safely enjoy the moment. It was fun to look up and watch the Moon's progress across the Sun, and cool to look down and see the crescent sun effect on the shadows.😎
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Big news! The fountain at Dupont Circle is flowing again, following the first phase of a restoration project. The 102 year-old fountain will require more work later this spring, but for now, it looks amazing!
#DupontCircle
#WashingtonDC
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Remember last week when the Reflecting Pool was empty? Well, thanks to our amazing crew, it's full again and looking wonderful. The wind today is disturbing the water, so it's not as Reflecting as usual. But it is clean!
#WashingtonDC
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Mom Nature put us through the wringer this year - roller coaster temps, wind storms, late season snow - but she always comes through! Best viewing of the Yoshino trees will be for the next 4-7 days, but under ideal conditions they can hold their blossoms for up to two weeks.
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Cherry blossom spring
Floating petals and laughter
Find your joy with us
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The blossoms won't be around for long, so embrace the moment by writing your own haiku as you wander around the lovely trees. Plan your visit at
#cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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Big news! We're projecting cherry blossom peak bloom to fall between April 2 - April 5. Peak bloom is the day when 70% of the Yoshino
#cherryblossoms
are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white & pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin:
#WashingtonDC
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Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the National Mall. We're thankful for our coworkers, partners, volunteers, and visitors who help us preserve this special place, provide space for demonstration and recreation, and share powerful and meaningful stories from American history.
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HAPPENING NOW - Seven World War II veterans are among those gathered for Memorial Day observances at the World War II Memorial.
#MemorialDay2021
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Peduncle Elongation! It's not funny, it's science. (Ok, it's kind of funny.) We're at the 4th of 6 stages on the path to peak bloom.
🌸🌸🌸🌸/🌸🌸
Follow
#BloomWatch
online at
#cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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The blossoms are out, now we're just waiting on them to open. This is stage 5 - puffy white. Next stop is peak bloom!
Check out the scene on the BloomCam:
#Cherryblossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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As more petals drop, these cherry blossom afternoons are running out. With rain & wind in the next few days, the lovely blossoms will fall into the Tidal Basin waters and then float away into our memories. Learn more at
🌸🌸🌸
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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More cherry blossoms are opening and we're moving closer to peak bloom. It's partly cloudy & completely gorgeous.
🌸🌸🌸
Please do not climb the trees or pick blossoms.
Plan your visit at
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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Take an evening stroll on the National Mall. After the sun goes down, the crowds thin, the temperature cools, and the iconic stone structures glow in the spotlights against the dark night sky. Each mesmerizing scene is an argument for another visit.
#WashingtonDC
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Cherry Blossom Update: A few windy days have knocked some blossoms off the cherry trees, but the walk through the park is still gorgeous. Even with some rain coming, we expect the blossoms to look good through the weekend. 🌸🌸🌸
#cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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Happy Birthday, Abraham Lincoln! His skills as a speaker earned him enough support to be elected President. His determination & compassion helped save the Union and end slavery. The Lincoln Memorial–dedicated in his honor in 1922–is one of the most famous buildings in the world.
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GREAT NEWS! 14 new water fountains are now installed on the National Mall. These new models are more accessible to people in wheelchairs and encourage the filling of reusable bottles, cutting down on waste & trash in the park. Enjoy & stay hydrated!
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With smoke blowing in from northern wildfires, air quality on the National Mall is not great. This week could be a good opportunity to spend some time indoors with our friends at the
@smithsonian
museums.
See alerts & current air quality data at
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We're so excited! The East Potomac Park Mini Golf Course is open again! After a maintenance & repair project over several months, visitors are back to putting on this fun hidden gem. Built in 1931, it is the oldest continuously-operated miniature golf course in the U.S.
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Look out below! Check out this terrific view from the Washington Monument of the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Peak Bloom.
🌸🌸🌸
Photo by National Park Service.
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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It was another lovely sunrise over the Tidal Basin this morning. Will today be the day for peak bloom?
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We've got clusters of cherry blossoms floating above the calm waters and visitors beaming with joy. Happy Spring!
#CherryBlossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Today is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, which changed the course of World War II. On June 6, 1944, 150,000 Allied troops parachuted behind or landed along a 50-mile stretch of coastline to overwhelm the Nazi defenders & strike a blow for freedom.
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It's a springtime snowfall! The cherry blossoms are dropping off the branches, creating a snow of white petals. The effect has its own mesmerizing beauty.
🌸❄️🌸❄️🌸
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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The cherry blossoms have progressed to florets visible, the 2nd of 6 stages. Depending on the weather, peak bloom should be around 3 weeks away!
🌸🌸/🌸🌸🌸🌸
Follow the
#BloomWatch
online:
#Cherryblossom
#WashingtonDC
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Yes, there is a typo in the Lincoln Memorial. In the first panel of Lincoln's Second Inaugural, the word "FUTURE" was originally engraved as "EUTURE." The extra space has since been filled in, so you have to look very closely to see it, but it’s a reminder that pobody's nerfect.
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What a perfect sunrise. If you're coming to see the cherry blossoms, please remember to:
🚇Walk, bike, or take Metro - there is limited parking & lots of traffic.
💧Bring water & snacks.
🌸Don't pick the blossoms. Don't climb the trees.
Plan ahead:
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BIG NEWS: We're projecting cherry blossom peak bloom to fall between March 22 - 25 this year! Learn more about this delightful springtime tradition at
🌸🌸🌸
#Cherryblossom
#BloomWatch
#WashingtonDC
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Some petals are drifting on the breeze or floating on the Tidal Basin, but most of the cherry blossoms are still clinging to the trees. It's a cool, but lovely day on the National Mall. The Welcome Area is open and everyone is having a good time. Happy Spring! 🌸🌸🌸
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With respect to the others, the official title of
#PresidentsDay
is Washington's Birthday. No need to get Madison. It's Truman. We Grant it's confusing, but you Arthur know. You can try to Lincoln them all to the theme, but the federal holiday only recognizes Washington by George
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This year's
#cherryblossom
story isn't quite over. The Kwanzan variety of cherry trees are coming into bloom now. Dozens of these gorgeous trees planted together on the Potomac side of the Hains Point loop will offer a breathtaking bright pink display over the next week. 🌸🌸🌸
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It's okay, this is completely normal. This type of cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis) regularly displays pinkish white blossoms during warm periods in the fall & winter months. They'll bloom again in the spring. See them now on the Washington Monument grounds.🌸🌸🌸
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Though the Yoshino blossoms are fading, this year's
#CherryBlossom
story isn't quite over. The Kwanzan variety of cherry trees are coming into bloom. These gorgeous trees in East Potomac Park put on a breathtaking bright pink display. Learn more:
🌸🌸🌸
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Our team is good!🏆Thanks to the Monument Preservation crew for their outstanding work.
#NationalMall
#WashingtonMonument
#WashingtonDC
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No offense to all the others, but the official title of
#PresidentsDay
is Washington's Birthday. No need to get Madison. It's Truman. Be Coolidge and look up the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act. We Grant that it's a little confusing, but you Arthur know.
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Three weekends of cherry blossoms is a gift. Clinging to the trees and spinning on the breeze, the delicate blossoms helped us welcome the spring. The sights, sounds, and feelings of this special time will stay with us until they bloom again.
🌸🌸🌸
#CherryBlossom
#WashingtonDC
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