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Washington, D.C., Tidal Basin and Cherry Blossoms

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  • Construction of the Tidal Basin

    Construction of the Tidal Basin

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, explains why the Tidal Basin was constructed and how it functions.

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    • 3 minutes
    • 230 views
  • Developing the Tidal Basin

    Developing the Tidal Basin

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, describes the construction of Kutz Bridge at the Tidal Basin. He explains how the idea of creating the Jefferson…

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    • 2 minutes
    • 161 views
  • FDR and MLK Memorials

    FDR and MLK Memorials

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, discusses the symbolism in the FDR and MLK Memorials by the Tidal Basin.

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    • 2 minutes
    • 143 views
  • Tradition of Gifting Trees between the US and Japan

    Tradition of Gifting Trees between the U.S. and Japan

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, describes the continued exchange of trees between the U.S. and Japan.

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    • 35 seconds
    • 124 views
  • Swimming at the Tidal Basin

    Swimming at the Tidal Basin

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, talks about the history of swimming as a recreational activity at the Tidal Basin.

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    • 4 minutes
    • 64 views
  • Origin of the Cherry Blossoms

    Origin of the Cherry Blossoms

    Mike Litterst, National Mall and Memorial Parks communications chief, explains the origin of the Cherry Blossoms and the festival that is attended by thousands of people each year.

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    • 2 minutes
    • 50 views