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Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in Washington
The pink and white cherry blossoms that color the U.S. capital and draw a million visitors each spring began with trees that have survived for a century. 100 years ago this month, the first of 3,000 were planted as part of a gift from the city of Tokyo as a symbol of friendship.
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President Obama walks among Cherry blossoms in the Rose Garden of the White House, March 22, 2012. (Reuters)
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Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, March 21, 2012. (Photo: Olivia Kitunen)
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This time each year, thousands of cherry trees display white and pink flowers throughout Washington, most prominently around the Tidal Basin. (Photo: Andrew Bossi)
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The Cherry blossoms' peak bloom period is early this year, due to warmer than average spring temperatures in Washington. (Photo: Victoria Pickering)