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Despite its name, the National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington, D.C., stretching over two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.
The National Mall attracts over 24 million visitors each year, making it one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
The Mall features famous landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
It has been the site of many significant events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
The Mall is surrounded by the Smithsonian Institution's museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum.
The park features over 2,000 American elm trees and a variety of other plant species, providing a green oasis in the city.
The layout of the Mall was influenced by the 1791 L'Enfant Plan for Washington, D.C., and later refined by the McMillan Plan in 1901.
It includes memorials dedicated to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, honoring those who served and sacrificed.
