Cherry Blossom Mousepad

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in U.S.A.
• 9 X 8 inches

• Product Description

• Brighten your desk top or office cubicle with the colors of spring and this striking cherry blossom mousepad. The vibrant blooms stand out in a cheery reminder of the blossom season in Washington DC.

Given to the United States as a gift from Japan in 1912, the cherry blossom trees that surround Washington, DC’s Tidal Basin have become a beloved symbol of the United States’ friendship with Japan and of the capital city’s unique culture. The blooming of the cherry blossoms at the end of March attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

The holdings of the National Archives include historical photographs of the trees throughout the years, documents related to the planting ceremony in 1912, and materials related to the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.