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The history and symbolism of Washington’s cherry blossoms

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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