
On this day in history, March 27, 1912, Washington, D.C., cherry trees planted, gift from people of Tokyo
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The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. — which blossom beautifully each spring — were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 17, 1912.
Opening ceremonies of the annual festival, which takes place this year through April 16, were held Saturday. "Cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura, are well known around the world for their radiant, delicate and transient beauty." — Japan National Tourism Organization "The United States and Japan gradually became friends again, and nowadays, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is a major annual event." — National Park Service Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The original shipment of 3,020 cherry trees, representing 12 different varieties of the flowering fruit trees, arrived in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 1912 — a living symbol of goodwill from the people of Tokyo presented by Mayor Yukio Ozaki.