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Where the Blossoms Remember: Walking the Tidal Basin

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View across the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., with visitors along the shoreline and the Washington Monument rising in the distance.

Some places in Washington, D.C. feel loud with history. The National Mall is one of them. But the Tidal Basin? The Tidal Basin whispers. Earlier in the day, as we explored the war memorials surrounding the National Mall, I watched my son carry himself differently. Even before we reached the memorials surrounding the water, the … Read more

Where History Whispered Back: Walking the National Mall

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View of the Washington Monument rising beyond the fountains of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Some places feel larger than themselves. Not because of their size, but because of the weight they carry. The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is one of those places. When most people picture it, they imagine the postcard version: marble monuments, waving flags, and wide green lawns stretching between some of the most recognizable landmarks … Read more