Japan will contribute 250 cherry trees to assist in the long-planned renovation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
The president made the announcement during an arrival ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and first lady Yuko Kishida, who were honored at a state dinner Wednesday night.
Biden said the trees will commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and serve as a symbol of the ties of friendship between the two countries.
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“They’ll be planted at the Tidal Basin not far from the Martin Luther King Memorial,” Biden said. “And like our friendship, these trees are timeless, inspiring and thriving.”
