This website articulated the history of the Cherry Blossoms in DC, as well as the history of the festival. The rest of the website has general information on the festival that is current and relevant to visitors.
This flyer explains the background of the historical district of DC named Shaw. It goes over basic information, as well as the civil rights riots that made the neighborhood so relevant to the civil rights movement.
This website articulated the history of the Cherry Blossoms in DC, as well as the history of the festival. The rest of the website has general information on the festival that is current and relevant to visitors.
http://dc.gov/OP/HP/District%20Brochure%20pdfs%204.1.2/Shaw_Brochure.pdf
This flyer explains the background of the historical district of DC named Shaw. It goes over basic information, as well as the civil rights riots that made the neighborhood so relevant to the civil rights movement.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-troops-set-fire-to-the-white-house
This article reviews the burning of the White House - a relevant part of DC's history.