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Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms
The history
The reservoir ringed by 3,000 cherry trees, a 1912 gift from the city of Tokyo. Peak bloom in early April draws crowds from around the world.
In brief
The Tidal Basin is a man-made reservoir located between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. The Basin is part of West Potomac Park, is near the National Mall and is a focal point of the National Cherry Blossom Festival held each spring. The nearby Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial overlook the Basin, which is south of the Washington Monument.
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