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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Photo of the Day: May 24

By Julia Pearl-Schwartz
May 24, 2014

The Ferris wheel at National Harbor provides a great view of the water and surrounding area. Kayaks are available for rent, and there are various shops and restaurants by the water. The National Harbor is a great place to spend an afternoon during the long Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Julia Pearl-Schwartz.

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