Cherry Blossom National Archives Ornament

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
• 2 ½ X 3 ¼ inches
• Solid brass, 24kt gold finish
• Digitally printed color
• Gift boxed

• Product Description

• This pretty pink ornament is a lovely representation of the soft pink cherry blossoms that bloom each year in Washington, D.C. The perfect reminder of the trees that erupt into flower around the Jefferson Memorial, it is a National Archives Store exclusive, and is proudly made in the U.S.A.

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.