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Discovering Washington: Through the Lens

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Discovering Washington: Through the Lens tells the stories of Washington and the surrounding areas that continue to resonate with both residents and visitors alike, celebrating the landmarks of Greater Washington from a different perspective, exploring the area by land, water, and notably, air.

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"Discovering Washington: Through the Lens" Washington Monument

The Washington Monument and iconic D.C. cherry blossom trees. Photo by Shutterstock/Dasha Rosato

Discovering Washington: Through the Lens premieres Thursday, March 8 on WETA TV26.

Credit: Shutterstock/Dasha Rosato
Workers on Washington Monument

"Discovering Washington: Through the Lens" Workers on Washington Monument

Workers set the capstone on top of the Washington Monument on December 6, 1884. Photo: Library of Congress

Discovering Washington: Through the Lens premieres Thursday, March 8 on WETA TV26.

Credit: Library of Congress

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James McNeill Whistler's "The Peacock Room" now sits permanently in the Freer Gallery. But how it got there, and how the gallery got to Washington in the first place is a long story. (Photo source: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M Sackler Gallery on Flickr)

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