As we look back on this unusual year and look ahead with hope and optimism for the year ahead, I want to pause, reflect and thank you for being part of the Trust for the National Mall community.
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Trust President and CEO, Catherine Townsend shares her reflections on the ways that The National Mall has served as a place to gather, unite, speak up and demonstrate what it looks like when the principles of free speech and freedom of assembly come to life.
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As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, I wanted to send my good wishes for a chance to rest, recharge and reflect on what freedom and independence mean to each of us, as individuals, communities and as a nation. This year, in particular, I’m thinking about how to put into practice –personally, professionally, and as a member of my community—our founders’ drive to do better tomorrow than we did yesterday.
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A message form Catherine Townsend, President & CEO
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To some, it’s just a monument of stone, built by the hands of men and women. But like all monuments, it’s a connection to our past that helps light the way to our future. And more than just an obelisk, it’s an iconic symbol of democracy recognized around the world.
We're grateful that it’s accessible again. And the view from the top... it’s something that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.
From the swelling crowds of January to an electric Fourth of July to the first snow of the season in December, it has been an eventful year on the National Mall. As 2017 draws to a close, I am proud of how much this national park means to all Americans and how much we accomplished together this year through your generous support.
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