Washington Cherry Blossoms: A Gift of Friendship [Also includes: Beauty in the Basin]

Washington D.C.'s cherry blossoms grace the Tidal Basin each year and are a focal point for the nation as the country welcomes spring. This special WETA production spotlights the blossoming cherry trees, a gift of friendship from Japan in 1912. It explores the history of the trees and what is now one of the nation's largest springtime celebrations, taking a nostalgic look at how the cherry blossoms have been enjoyed over the years.