Credits Available by clicking MOREThe National Mall, in the heart of Washington, D.C., seems timeless, but it’s actually an ever evolving space. The history of how the Mall has changed over the years involves a constant dialogue between the U.S. government and its citizens over what to build and who to honor.
Narrated by Mark Charles Heidinger of Vandaveer
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