Washington, D.C., Tidal Basin and Cherry Blossoms
Every spring, thousands of people visit the Washington, D.C., Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms. Memorials to Thomas…
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House Where Lincoln Died
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The Civil War and American Art, Part 2
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The Civil War and American Art
Smithsonian Curator Eleanor Jones Harvey revealed how the Civil War can be seen in seemingly unrelated works such as…
Clips from this Series
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Tradition of Gifting Trees between the U.S. and Japan
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FDR and MLK Memorials
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Developing the Tidal Basin
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