The announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a spontaneous celebration at the north gate of the White House (in background in photo), waving flags with chants of USA USA and the singing of the National Anthem. 2:30 AM on May 2, 2011 in Washington DC.

Children like Victoria Smith (3 yrs) show off their artistic talents by adding to a garden mural during Garden Fest - an annual all day family-friendly event presented by the Smithsonian Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution. The purpose of Garden Fest is to highlight each of the Smithsonian gardens and connect people to plants through educational demonstrations and engaging hands-on activities. At the Enid A. Haupt Garden on May 7, 2011.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon (center right) strolls past tourists in the central rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on May 11, 2011. He is accompanied by Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance Gainer (left).