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Since its start in 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual endangered places list has spotlighted more than 300 historic sites across America at risk for destruction or irreparable damage, ranging from the National Mall Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to Civil War battlefields to the East L.A. high schools that helped ignite the Chicano power movement.
This year’s list of 11 most endangered historic places, announced last week, is devoted entirely to sites linked to the histories of people of color, including the Trujillo Adobe in Riverside, built in 1862 and connected to the story of migration and settlement in inland California.
Rosewood Washington, D.C. Unveils Cherry Blossom Package for Spring
March 12, 2021
Rosewood Washington, D.C., the luxurious retreat located in the heart of Georgetown, announces its 2021
Cherry Blossom Package to celebrate the beautiful blooms throughout the city from March to May. Conveniently located within walking distance to the city’s most admired shops, restaurants and attractions, including the National Mall’s Tidal Basin – the most iconic destination for beholding the annual blooms – Rosewood Washington, D.C. is the optimal home away from home for the seasonal celebration. This year marks the hotel’s first Cherry Blossom celebration with its newly introduced redesigned public spaces and six historic townhouses, as well as its innovative dining concepts.
Breadcrumb Visiting the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC Wander through this sprawling memorial on the National Mall, uniquely designed to guide visitors through FDR’s four presidential terms.
A visit to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is to be transported to a trying time in American history, an era rife with economic depression and international conflict. The memorial, which honors the 32nd president of the United States, is composed of four “outdoor rooms” which represent each of President Roosevelt’s four terms as commander in chief.
Bronze sculptures of the president, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, his trusty canine and First Pet Fala, as well as scenes from the Great Depression of fireside chats and waiting in bread lines are surrounded by engravings of 21 famous quotes and waterfalls cascading over red South Dakota granite. The memorial provides an in-depth experience and unparalleled insight into the trials and tribula