The benches at the National Mall in Washington DC tell a story about diversity and the cultural richness of this country. Sit down in one of the benches on a spring or summer afternoon for an hour and you get to see almost every nationality pass by. At the same time, the amazing views and scenery that you get to enjoy while resting on this benches are full of history.
Here are 36 images captured on a cloudy Sunday morning of the benches and the people that get to enjoy them.
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