Slide City: Washington

5/4 – 5/30

The Iwakura Mission traveled to Annapolis, Maryland to visit the United States Naval Academy. Upon returning to Washington D.C., they watched a Civil War memorial

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4/16 – 4/30

The delegates attended a celebration for Emancipation Day in front of the White House. They were also treated to a tour of the Smithsonian Institution,

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4/2 – 4/3

The delegates received a tour of the Patent Office. Later, the group visited the U.S Printing Office and watched as steam-powered machines handled complex printing

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3/25

The Embassy visited a home for soldiers, a care facility for veterans, and a college for African Americans.

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3/11 – 3/14

The delegates attended a banquet hosted by President Grant in the Blue Room of the White House. Five Native Americans visited the Embassy at their

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3/4 – 3/6

On March 4, 1872, the delegation attended a formal state reception at the White House. The following days they visited the Capitol building and watched

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2/28 – 2/29:

The delegation arrived in Washington D.C. by train on February 28, 1872. The following day they received a bouquet from Hannah Grant, the first lady

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