From our archives: The surprisingly calamitous history of DC’s cherry blossoms
Read more from our Ultimate Guide to Cherry BlossomsThe story of how the cherry tree became the horticultural darling of our town actually begins with the National Geographic Society’s first female board member, travel writer. She saw the famous trees in Tokyo in 1885 and vowed to bring them to the capital.
In 1938, when plans for the Jefferson Memorial called for removing trees along the Tidal Basin, a group of female activists descended on the White House with petitions. They accosted workmen at the memorial grounds, wresting away their shovels. Some prepared to chain themselves to the trees. Outraged,issued an ultimatum: The so-called Cherry Tree Rebellion should disband or its membersWWII introduced a new menace.
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