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National Garden Tour at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. — A natural complement to the U.S. Botanic Garden, the...
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What is the largest statue in the Statuary Hall Collection?
The statue of King Kamehameha I, donated by the state of Hawaii. The bronze statue is 9'-10" tall...
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