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Lauren Davis
Lauren Davis (USA) (in photo) lost to Yanina Wickmayer (Belgium) 6-4, 6-2 in the Citi Open final on Sunday July 24, 2016 at the Rock Creek Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. Davis was playing in her first WTA final. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.
The Three Princes, Taiwanese cultural icons, participate in the Chinese New Year parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. The Techno Three Prince Dance Performances can be found throughout Taiwan in venues such as cultural festivals, sports events, parades, and mainstream media. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Washington International Horse Show
Andrew Kocher on C' Havinia clears the six-foot-six puissance wall.
The Washington International Horse Show, one of the leading equestrian events in the country, celebrated its 58th year Oct. 25 to 30 at the Verizon Center, attracting leading horses and riders from around the world, including several members of the U. S. Olympic silver-winning show-jumping team, with more than $480,000 in prize money.
March for Life, Abortion
"Abortion on-demand and without apology" say these pro-choice activists from Stop Patriachy as they confront anti-abortion demonstrators in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building. Thousands of anti-abortion activists gathered for the 43rd Annual "March for Life" up Constitution Ave. to the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 22, 2016 in snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The event takes place every year on the anniversary of the Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized access to abortion. According to their website, Stop Patriarchy "is a group for everyone who wants to FIGHT to STOP the enslavement of women." (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Donald Trump, Trump International Hotel
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, along with members of his family, participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel on October 26, 2016, in Washington D.C. just 2 weeks ahead of the presidential election. The 236 room luxury hotel on Pennsylvania Ave. is a renovation of the 117 year old Old Post Office Pavilion and is only a few blocks from the White House. Donald Trump was joined on the podium by members of his family (left to right): sons Donald Jr. and Eric; Donald Trump Sr.; wife Melania; and daughters Tiffany and Ivanka. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
March for Life, Abortion
"I Am the Pro-Life Generation" declare Zoe Lauric (age 11) and Anna Coleman (age 10) of Harrisburg PA. They was among the thousands of anti-abortion protestors rallying near the Washington Monument for the 43rd Annual "March for Life" up Constitution Ave. to the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 22, 2016 in snow and sub freezing temperatures. The event takes place every year on the anniversary of the Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized access to abortion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Justice Antonin Scalia
The flag-draped casket carrying Justice Antonin Scalia's body arrived at the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. at 9:30 AM on Friday, February 19, 2016. It is carried slowly up the steps by court police, who served as pallbearers, and passed through two lines of former clerks, who served as honorary pallbearers. Scalia will lie in repose in the Supreme Court's Great Hall in the first of two days of public mourning over the late associate justice, who died unexpectedly last weekend. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Helen Mirren, Prince, White House Correspondents Dinner
Dame Helen Mirren paid tribute to recently deceased pop star Prince, wearing a plum-colored, semi-sheer dress and pointing to a matching hand drawn purple tattoo on her collarbone, on the red carpet at the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C. on April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Barack Obama
President Barack Obama briefed the press and responded to their questions at the conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summit on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Obama declared progress on nuclear nonproliferation. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Awesome Con
Cosplayers David Schmidt and son Zack (age 7) show off their Mega Charizard X Monster Hunter Armor at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Orlando Nightclub Mass Shooting, White House
"One Love" and "Stand with Orlando" says this protester. A candlelight vigil was held outside the White House to honor the 50 people killed earlier that morning at a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida. Many held signs condemning gun violence and calling on better gun legislation. Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 12, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Orlando Nightclub Mass Shooting, White House
Sara and Ron participate in a candlelight vigil outside the White House to honor the 50 people killed earlier that morning at a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida. Many held signs condemning gun violence and calling on better gun legislation. Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 12, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Thousands of visitors flooded the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on its 40th Anniversary on July 1, 2016 as the museum reopened the "Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall." The two-year renovation of the hall was made possible by a gift from Boeing. Several of the museum's most iconic artifacts will remain on view, and new ones have been added. The installation also introduced GO FLIGHT, a digital experience designed to allow visitors to make connections with and between artifacts and to share the national collection beyond the walls of the museum. Following an 8:30 PM ceremony, the museum remained open the entire night through the early morning hours on July 2 with special activities for visitors. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is located along the National Mall in Washington D.C. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Barack Obama, State of the Union
President Barack Obama jokes about the Iowa caucuses at his final State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Tuesday January 12, 2016. Washington's lack of bipartisanship was a major theme. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Independence Day Celebrations
John Adams rails against King George III. Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by re-enactors portraying John & Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Ned Hector, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington from the National Archives steps on Constitution Avenue on July 4, 2016.
Navy Mile
The Sea Cadets start their heat at the Navy Mile on Pennsylvania Avenue (presented by USAA) in Washington D.C. on Sunday October 2, 2016. Proceeds from the USATF sanctioned event support the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Safe Harbor Foundation and the Navy Memorial. The Navy Mile kicked off the United States Navy birthday week. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Barack Obama, Sanata, National Christmas Tree
Barack Obama and Santa sing "Jingle Bells" at the conclusion of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama lit the tree for the last time as president and first lady on Thursday, December 1, 2016. The first couple was joined by daughter Sasha. The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. The event was emceed by Eva Longoria. Entertainers included Kelly Clarkson, the Lumineers, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Chance the Rapper, James Taylor, Yolanda Adams, Marc Anthony, Afro Blue and the Air Force Arimen of Note. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Tracy Jenkins, a piper of the St. Andrew's Society of Washington D.C., joined hundreds of Scottish clansmen through Old Town Alexandria Va. in the 46th annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Dec. 3, 2016. In 1749, the city of Alexandria was officially established by three Scottish merchants and named after its original founder John Alexander, also of Scottish descent. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
The Capitol Christmas Tree glows in front of the U. S. Capitol Dome in Washington D.C. on December 20, 2016. The tree, an 84 year-old Engelmann spruce, was harvested from the Payette National Forest in Idaho and was replanted on the U.S. Capitol West Lawn where it was decorated with LED lights and 6,000 ornaments made from recycled materials by Idaho schoolchildren. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps
The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during the U.S. Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum on Sept. 14, 2016.
United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) is a national monument located in Arlington County, Virginia. rendered in black with the exception of the flag. It was photographed on Feb 8, 2016. Semper fidelis is a Latin phrase that means "always faithful" or "always loyal". In the United States it is best known as the motto of the United States Marine Corps.
United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
Extreme close-up of one of the faces of marines holding up the flag on the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial), a national monument located in Arlington County, Virginia. It was photographed on Feb 8, 2016. The memorial was inspired by the iconic 1945 photograph of six Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. It was taken by Associated Press combat photographer Joe Rosenthal.
Snow Storm in Washington D.C., Pennsylvania Ave. NW
A major snow storm blanketed much of the East Coast on Saturday, January 23, 2016. A look down Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 7th St. in Washington D.C. The Capitol Dome is partially visible in the distance. Photographed during a temporary lull in the snow fall at 2:09 PM. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
A sea bird swoops over the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. on March 27, 2016.
William Shakespeare, Folger Shakespeare Library
Beatrice Feil (age 7) from Arlington VA. tries on costumes from Shakespeare's Closet. Hundreds came out to celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday and to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death, at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on April 24, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Battle of Midway Commemoration (June 3, 2016)
Battle of Midway Commemoration (June 3, 2016) at the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza seen from above.
The Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942, a scant six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, was the battle which took the initiative from the Japanese and that marked the turning point of the war at sea. Though it took three more years before the war was over, the Battle of Midway signaled the beginning of the end for the Imperial Forces of Japan.
DC Mongolian Dance Group
DC Mongolian Dance Group performs in traditional costume at "Fiesta Asia" on a stage on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington D.C. Fiesta Asia is hosted by Asia Heritage Foundation to celebrate the Asian Heritage month annually in May (though was held on June 5 this past year for weather related reasons). This month long celebration aims to commemorate the rich and diverse heritage of America's Asian community.
Fiesta DC, Latino
Diane Hernandes, age 13, representing the culture of Mexico. Native Latino dance troups participated in the Parade of Nations down Constitution Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. The Latino Festival, also known as Fiesta DC, is an annual celebration highlighting the Latino culture and is meant to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15). (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Bernie Sanders
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) held one of his final rallies in front of thousands of supporters at the Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 9, 2016. In less than a week, D.C. will hold the last presidential primary. Earlier in the day, President Barack Obama endorsed his former Secretary of State Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
Loretta Lynch
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Lynch faced questions from Republican lawmakers regarding her recent decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for her mishandling of classified information. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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