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PBS NewsHour

The history and symbolism of Washington’s cherry blossoms

Season 2025 Episode 89 | 2m 22s

The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history and symbolism behind these national treasures.

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