1962 Press Photo Cherry trees along Tidal Basin near Washington Monument.

Japanese cherry trees in bloom lure thousands of tourists to Washington's Tidal Basin and the Potomac park area each spring. The first trees were planted March 27,1912. The Washington Monument is in the distance. Washington, D.C.-Washington Monument-Tidal Basin

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 7.25 x 10 inches.