CHERRY BLOSSOMS BLOOM IN WASHINGTON

Cherry blossoms are seen in full bloom near the Tidal Basin in Washington on April 5, 2007. The blooming of the cherry blossoms is a celebrated annual event in Washington, signaling the beginning of spring and honoring the history of the trees which were first planted in 1912 by First Lady Helen Taft and the Viscountess Chinda of Japan. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)