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One Year Later: Reflections on "In America: Remember” on the National Mall with Artist Suzanne Firstenberg

The Trust for the National Mall recently sat down with artist Suzanne Firstenberg to reflect on her powerful and emotional exhibition, “In America: Remember,” one year after its installation on the National Mall. From September 17 to October 3, 2021, over 700 ,000 white flags were planted on the grounds of the Washington Monument, across from the White House ellipse, to memorialize the American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEWS RELEASE: Mellon Foundation Short Film Previews Beyond Granite Initiative Led by Trust for the National Mall with NCPS and NPS Partners

In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Mellon Foundation released a seven-minute film, titled Beyond Granite: The Future of the Public Square, offering an exclusive preview of the inception, design, and future of Beyond Granite.

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NEWS RELEASE: The Home Depot Foundation and Clark Construction Join Trust for the National Mall, National Park Service to Renovate Information Kiosks

MEDIA ADVISORY: On September 22, 2022, hundreds of volunteers from Home Depot and Clark Construction will kick off a day of repairs to the green-topped information kiosks at the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Representatives from the Trust, Home Depot, Clark Construction and National Mall & Memorial Parks will deliver remarks.

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The Trust for the National Mall Pays Tribute to Former Director of the National Park Service Mary Bomar

The Trust for the National Mall pays tribute to former Director of the National Park Service Mary Bomar, who served as head of America’s national parks from 2006 to 2009. Director Bomar played a critical role in the Trust for the National Mall’s mission as the partner of the Park Service working to restore, preserve and enrich the National Mall.

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PREVIEW: "March On" Podcast Engages with History on the National Mall

As the Trust for the National Mall looks ahead to the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Trust is honored to unveil an exclusive trailer of the upcoming “March On” podcast to commemorate this historic watershed moment in history. The podcast will discuss and explore the National Mall as a stage for civil discourse and protest, while allowing listeners to “stand in the footsteps” of the leaders of some of the most historic moments on the National Mall, including Dr. King.

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MEDIA TOUR: “Topping Off” Construction Project Site for new U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall 

The Trust for the National Mall is hosting a media preview to celebrate the “topping off” at the project site of the new U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center on the National Mall to celebrate the new facility for the Mounted Unit.

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NEWS RELEASE: Trust to Host July 21 Commemorative Concert Honoring Senator Bob Dole

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to announce it will host a Commemorative Birthday Concert honoring the late Senator Robert J. Dole on July 21, at 5:30 PM EST at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, on the eve of what would have been the Senator’s 99th birthday. Senator Elizabeth Dole will join us to share a tribute to Senator Bob Dole. The special event will feature a concert by the U.S. Army Blues Band performing Big Band music. Congressman Jim Slattery will also share remembrances of Senator Bob Dole. 

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Trust for the National Mall Gathers with Partners and Supporters to Celebrate the Lockkeeper's House Opening

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall was honored to host its key philanthropic supporters, corporate partners and partnering organizations for a reception on the Portico at the Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters to celebrate the Lockkeeper's House opening to the public on April 23.

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NEWS RELEASE: Unveiling Ceremony for the Restoration of the German-American Friendship Garden on the National Mall

Located on the National Mall across from the Ellipse, the German-American Friendship Garden was dedicated in 1988 by German Chancelor Helmut Kohl and President Ronald Reagan to commemorate more than 300 years of German immigration to the U.S. and celebrate the friendship between the two countries. The Trust, with support from the German Embassy, Volkswagen Group of America and additional partners, is celebrating the completion of a multi-year project to rehabilitate the garden and rebuild the two fountains that flank the historic space, centrally located between the White House and the Washington Monument.

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