Two Weeks in the Life of the D.C. Blossoms

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To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the gift of the 3,000 trees to the people of Washington, D.C., 90  cherry blossom trees were planted at 45 elementary schools throughout the nation's capital.  

"It is our hope that the trees will become living reminders to the children of the importance of friendship and cooperation between diverse peoples," said NCBF Executive Director Diana Mayhew. She added Barnard was chosen for a tree planting because the students "have enthusiastically embraced the spirit of the original gift."

Copyright © 2002 University of Maryland College of Journalism
Photos and text by Nicole M. Richardson
Published April 12, 2002