History of the Cherry Blossoms | Patch PM

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The History of the Cherry Blossoms

"It's easy to see the allure of the fluffy pink blooms. But when you look at the cherry blossom trees around the tidal basin, you might consider just how much work it took to get them there," writes Daniel Stone. "In fact the trees, known in Japanese as 'sakura,' might have stayed exclusively in Japan if not for two enterprising Americans." >>> Read more.

Photo: Dancers and cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Ca. 1923-29. Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Watch Live Bald Eagle Cam: First Meal is Fish

One of two eggs has hatched in a bald eagle nest monitored by a webcam at the National Arboretum. The little eaglet was fed early Friday afternoon with some fresh fish as the world waits to see egg No. 2 crack out of its shell. >>> Watch live.

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Summer 2016 Wolf Trap Tickets Go On Sale Saturday

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Alleged American ISIS Fighter: 'I Wasn't Thinking Straight'

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'Real Housewives' Stars Ashley And Michael Darby Have Big Plans in Arlington

• As Oz Restaurant gathers momentum, the Darbys have other ideas for Arlington's foodies.

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