I got a head start on the National Cherry Blossom Festival a few days before it opened. The weather was overcast and hazy, which made for very dull looking pictures. However, the sights I was able to see and places I visited were still very beautiful and worthwhile. I started at George Washington University, and headed south around the Tidal Basin, and circled East Potomac Park. Potomac Park has unparalleled views of the Potomac as well as Virgina, Maryland, and Southeastern Washington.
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BillyBob > Around the Lincoln Memorial are a pair of bronze statues, given to the U.S. by Italy in the early 20th century. The first pair, that flanks Parkway Drive are called "Arts of Peace". This statue is one of the "Arts of Peace" and is named "Aspiration and Literature".
BillyBob > The other statue of the "Arts of Peace" set is named "Music and Harvest"
BillyBob > The pair of statues that flank Memorial Drive are called "The Arts of War". This statue is one of the pair and named, "Valor".
BillyBob > This statue is one of the "Arts of War" and named, "Sacrifice".
BillyBob > As I walked away from Memorial Bridge, I see a UH-47 Chinook flying by. There were a lot of helicopters about the city during my stay there.
BillyBob > Another UH-47 Chinook, but with U.S. Marine markings.
BillyBob > Tidal Basin and Potomac Park (March 27, 2009) photo
BillyBob > On the District side of the Memorial Bridge is the Lincoln Memorial.
BillyBob > From behind the Lincoln Memorial, you can see a beautiful view of Virginia. In this shot, you can see the high-rise buildings of Rosslyn, Virginia, and the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge (Interstate 66). In the middle is Theodore Roosevelt Island. Photos of Theodore Roosevelt Island (and the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial) can be found in this gallery: http://billybob.smugmug.com/gallery/2407241_6UyHu#173680642_VpiHq
Around the Lincoln Memorial are a pair of bronze statues, given to the U.S. by Italy in the early 20th century. The first pair, that flanks Parkway Drive are called "Arts of Peace".

This statue is one of the "Arts of Peace" and is named "Aspiration and Literature".
> Around the Lincoln Memorial are a pair of bronze statues, given to the U.S. by Italy in the early 20th century. The first pair, that flanks Parkway Drive are called "Arts of Peace". This statue is one of the "Arts of Peace" and is named "Aspiration and Literature".
Around the Lincoln Memorial are a pair of bronze statues, given to the U.S. by Italy in the early 20th century. The first pair, that flanks Parkway Drive are called "Arts of Peace".

This statue is one of the "Arts of Peace" and is named "Aspiration and Literature".
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