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  1. Jun 12

    Heading down to the National Mall for the parade and rally? Be like Holtbeast - avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

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  2. Jun 11

    Heading down to the National Mall for the parade and rally tomorrow? Be like Ovi - text ALLCAPS to 888777 and receive free text updates on safety, transit and weather conditions.

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  3. Jun 7

    You didn't really think it's just happenstance that the memorials are always engraved in , did you? Congratulations to our hometown Washington on their first win!

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  4. Jun 6

    Today we remember and honor, in the words of General Eisenhower, the "courage, devotion and skill in battle" of those that led the invasion of Normandy 74 years ago, beginning the liberation of Europe. This bas-relief on the World War II Memorial depicts the D-Day landing.

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  5. May 28

    "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." - President Harry S Truman

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  6. May 17

    Hains Point is closed until further notice due to high water and the potential for flooding.

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  7. May 11

    in 1949, Siam formally changed its name to Thailand. This commemorative stone in the Washing Monument was a gift from Siam’s King Chulalongkorn, perhaps best known as one of Anna’s charges in “The King and I” (and son of Yul Brynner’s King Mongkut).

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  8. May 8

    We were honored by the presence of 50 members of the Greatest Generation as we marked the 73rd anniversary of V-E Day this morning at the World War II Memorial.

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  9. May 2

    The restoration of the Lockkeeper's House is finished! If you think it looks fantastic from the outside, wait until you see the interior! Updates soon on when it will be open to the public.

    Today the Trust for the National Mall takes down the construction fence around the . Plantings in the new plaza and installation of educational exhibits is still in progress. The house will be open to the public soon. Please stay tuned for more details.
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  10. Apr 20

    Raise a glass with our colleagues at Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, who launched their Twitter page today! Give them a follow as we count down to the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th amendment.

    Welcome to the official Twitter page for Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument! The site commemorates the ongoing struggle for women's equality and is operated jointly with the . We look forward to engaging with everyone here on Twitter!
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  11. Apr 19

    Just in time for , we have installed 6 monofilament (fishing line) recycling containers along Ohio Dr near Hains Point. Help us keep the line away from fish & wildlife, recyle the monofilament, and keep our parks and waterways clean by using the containers when fishing.

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  12. Apr 18

    We honor the memory and public service of former first lady Barbara Bush. She was a frequent visitor, including a midnight visit to read the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Pres Bush in 2002, and at the dedication of the World War II Memorial in 2004 (shown here).

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  13. Apr 14

    Do NOT be this guy...

    What NOT TO do when taking pictures at the Tidal Basin with the Cherry Blossoms. NO NO NO
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  14. Apr 14

    If you’re headed to the National Cherry Blossom Parade today, sign up for up-to-the-minute text alerts from US Park Police by texting 2018NCBP to 888-777.

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  15. Apr 13

    A little less vibrant than they’ve been as we move past peak, but still plenty of color around the Tidal Basin. THERE’S GONNA BE BLOSSOMS ON THE TREES FOR THE PARADE!! Saturday 10 am - noon on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th streets.

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  16. Apr 13

    How the heck did the Declaration of Independence wind up at the the dedication of the Jefferson Memorial? And more importantly, how did the event establish only two degrees of separation between Thomas Jefferson and Elvis?! Read on...

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  17. Apr 13

    account: "The President had on a gray suit and although the sharp wind was whipping in from the Potomac, he wore no overcoat. While he was waiting to speak, an aide draped a black cape over his shoulders. He doffed this when he stepped before the microphone."

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  18. Apr 13

    75 years ago today, the Jefferson Memorial was dedicated on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson. Shown here, President Franklin Roosevelt approaches the podium to deliver the keynote address to a crowd of 5,000. Read his remarks at .

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  19. Apr 11

    Uh oh... We've had picture perfect petal conditions for the last week, but those green leaves are starting to push through. A 20-degree warm-up tomorrow accompanied by windy conditions means those blossoms will start moving out of here!

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  20. Apr 9

    Five days in and the cherry blossoms still look spectacular! Cold temperatures are keeping the flowers in place, slowing the emergence of the leaves that will ultimately replace the blossoms. Temperatures in the 70s and 80s by week's end will certainly hasten that process.

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