International Peace Garden
On July 14, 1932, the International Peace Garden was dedicated, representing the peaceful relationship between the United States and Canada.
On July 14, 1932, the International Peace Garden was dedicated, representing the peaceful relationship between the United States and Canada.
On March 27, 1912, US First Lady Helen Taft and wife of the Japanese ambassador Viscountess Chinda planted two Yoshina cherry trees on the northern bank of the Potomac River. The plantings were in celebration of the Japanese gift of 3,020 cherry trees to the US government.
On August 23, 1969, the US Post Office issued a set of four stamps for the 11th International Botanical Congress (IBC).
On May 15, 1993, the USPS issued the first installment in the Garden Flower Series, which would honor flowers that bloom in each of the four seasons.
On April 29, 1945, the Peace rose was made available for sale in the US.