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Explore the history, culture, science, nature, architecture, and stories that link the iconic spaces in the National Mall and Memorial Parks to our nation and its people. The articles collected here are produced by NPS staff at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

Presidential Pets

June 24, 2012 Posted by: Nicole DeLuca, Park Ranger

From dogs to bears these first families had them all.  But like the saying goes, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog!"

History, Presidents, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson
 

Cherry Tree Rebellion

March 15, 2012 Posted by: JoAnn Garcia, Park Ranger

A group of approximately 150 women, led by Cissy Patterson, seized shovels from workers, re-filled holes, and prepared for a stand-off against workers and bulldozers in order to help save the trees.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Cherry Blossoms, Helen Taft, First Lady, History, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Protest, Demonstration
 

Did You Know?

JEFFdyk

Inside the rotunda of the Jefferson Memorial, Thomas Jefferson is quoted, "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."