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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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The thick canopy of blossoms in Washington. (Photo: Danny Mac)
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Cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin, near the Jefferson Memorial, March 17, 2012. (by Ehpien, via Flickr)
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Photographer Jacques Gude (R) lines up a Cherry blossom branch in Washington, March 18, 2012. (Reuters)
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Some of the oldest Cherry blossom trees bloom along the Tidal Basin in Washington. (AP)