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US Capitol Building With Ornate Lamppost Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — An ornate, weathered green lamppost with intricate detailing stands in the foreground, its purple globe illuminated against a bright blue sky. In the blurred background, the iconic dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible, a symbol of American democracy. The lamppost, likely made of cast iron and patinated over time, features classical motifs and decorative elements. This juxtaposition highlights the architectural grandeur of Washington D.C.'s landmarks. The U.S. Capitol Building, located in Washington D.C., is the m-stock-foto
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National Museum Of African American History And Culture Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture is seen with flags and a sculpture in the foreground, as viewed from the Smithsonian American History Museum. The museum, designed by David Adjaye and Philip Freelon, features a distinctive bronze-colored facade inspired by Yoruban crowns. It is located on the National Mall, adjacent to the Washington Monument, and opened in September 2016.-stock-foto
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National Museum Of African American History And Culture Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture is seen with flags and a sculpture in the foreground, as viewed from the Smithsonian American History Museum. The museum, designed by David Adjaye and Philip Freelon, features a distinctive bronze-colored facade inspired by Yoruban crowns. It is located on the National Mall, adjacent to the Washington Monument. The museum opened in September 2016.-stock-foto
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Washington Monument On National Mall Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Washington Monument, a towering obelisk constructed of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, stands as a prominent landmark on the National Mall. A series of American flags line the pathway leading towards the monument, with several individuals walking in the foreground. The monument, completed in 1884, is the tallest structure in Washington D.C. and is a symbol of the nation's capital. Its design was inspired by ancient Egyptian obelisks and its construction was a significant engineering feat for its time.-stock-foto
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Washington Monument From National Mall Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Washington Monument, an obelisk commemorating George Washington, stands tall on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Construction of the monument began in 1848 but was halted and later resumed, with its completion in 1884. It is the world's tallest stone structure and the tallest obelisk, standing at 555 feet 5 1/8 inches (169.29 meters) and is made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss.-stock-foto
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Washington Monument With American Flags Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Washington Monument, an obelisk commemorating George Washington, stands tall against a clear blue sky. Two American flags fly proudly on flagpoles in the foreground, their vibrant colors contrasting with the monument's pale marble facade. Construction on this iconic structure began in 1848 but faced significant delays due to funding issues and the Civil War, ultimately being completed in 1884. It remains the world's tallest stone structure and the tallest obelisk, serving as a prominent landmark on the National Mall a-stock-foto
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Washington Monument With American Flags Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Washington Monument, a towering obelisk constructed of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, is seen here with numerous American flags flying against a clear blue sky. Construction on the monument began in 1848 but was halted for several years due to funding issues and political disputes, finally concluding in 1884. The monument stands as a tribute to George Washington, the first President of the United States, and is a prominent landmark on the National Mall. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the nation'-stock-foto
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National Museum Of African American History And Culture Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture, a Smithsonian institution on the National Mall, features a distinctive bronze-colored facade inspired by Yoruban crowns. Designed by architect David Adjaye, the museum opened in 2016 and is dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture. Its intricate latticework and unique architecture are intended to reflect the historical trajectory of African Americans in the United States.-stock-foto
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Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction Project New Wall And Equipment Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction Project is seen with new wall sections and heavy equipment, including a Cianbro crane, on August 14, 2025. This major infrastructure project aims to rebuild and raise the deteriorating seawalls surrounding the Tidal Basin. The existing seawalls, over a century old, are succumbing to daily flooding from a combination of sea-level rise and land subsidence. Managed by the National Park Service, the project protects iconic landmarks such as the Jefferson Memoria-stock-foto
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Original FDR Memorial at National Archives in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The original Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial is displayed at the National Archives, representing the modest monument that FDR himself requested during his lifetime. Roosevelt specifically asked for a memorial 'no larger than my desk' to be placed in front of the National Archives, reflecting his preference for simplicity over grandiose commemoration. This small stone marker contrasts sharply with the expansive Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial that was later constructed on the National Mall and dedicated in 1997. Th-stock-foto
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Study the Past Sculpture by Robert Aitken at National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Study the Past sculpture by Robert Aitken stands at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the National Archives Building, depicting an elderly bearded figure in classical drapery holding a closed book symbolizing completed history and recorded knowledge. Created between 1934-1935 in collaboration with master stone carvers the Piccirilli Brothers, this 10-foot-tall limestone sculpture weighs 65 tons (59 metric tons) and sits atop a 15-foot (4.6-meter) pedestal adorned with relief carvin-stock-foto
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Study the Past Sculpture by Robert Aitken at National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Study the Past sculpture by Robert Aitken stands at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the National Archives Building, depicting an elderly bearded figure in classical drapery holding a closed book symbolizing completed history and recorded knowledge. Created between 1934-1935 in collaboration with master stone carvers the Piccirilli Brothers, this 10-foot-tall limestone sculpture weighs 65 tons (59 metric tons) and sits atop a 15-foot (4.6-meter) pedestal adorned with relief carvin-stock-foto
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Study the Past Sculpture by Robert Aitken at National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Study the Past sculpture by Robert Aitken stands at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the National Archives Building, depicting an elderly bearded figure in classical drapery holding a closed book symbolizing completed history and recorded knowledge. Created between 1934-1935 in collaboration with master stone carvers the Piccirilli Brothers, this 10-foot-tall limestone sculpture weighs 65 tons (59 metric tons) and sits atop a 15-foot (4.6-meter) pedestal adorned with relief carvin-stock-foto
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Past is Prologue Sculpture at the National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The 'What is Past is Prologue' sculpture by Robert Aitken depicts a youthful female figure in classical drapery, seated in contemplative pose while holding an open book symbolizing unwritten history and future possibilities. The inscription derives from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' suggesting that past events set the stage for future actions rather than determining them, embodying democratic ideals of human agency and progress. This monumental limestone sculpture was carved by the Piccirilli Brothe-stock-foto
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Past is Prologue Sculpture at the National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The 'What is Past is Prologue' sculpture by Robert Aitken depicts a youthful female figure in classical drapery, seated in contemplative pose while holding an open book symbolizing unwritten history and future possibilities. The inscription derives from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' suggesting that past events set the stage for future actions rather than determining them, embodying democratic ideals of human agency and progress. This monumental limestone sculpture was carved by the Piccirilli Brothe-stock-foto
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Study the Past Sculpture by Robert Aitken at National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Study the Past sculpture by Robert Aitken stands at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the National Archives Building, depicting an elderly bearded figure in classical drapery holding a closed book symbolizing completed history and recorded knowledge. Created between 1934-1935 in collaboration with master stone carvers the Piccirilli Brothers, this 10-foot-tall limestone sculpture weighs 65 tons (59 metric tons) and sits atop a 15-foot (4.6-meter) pedestal adorned with relief carvin-stock-foto
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Past is Prologue Sculpture at the National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The 'What is Past is Prologue' sculpture by Robert Aitken depicts a youthful female figure in classical drapery, seated in contemplative pose while holding an open book symbolizing unwritten history and future possibilities. The inscription derives from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' suggesting that past events set the stage for future actions rather than determining them, embodying democratic ideals of human agency and progress. This monumental limestone sculpture was carved by the Piccirilli Brothe-stock-foto
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Past is Prologue Sculpture at the National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The 'What is Past is Prologue' sculpture by Robert Aitken depicts a youthful female figure in classical drapery, seated in contemplative pose while holding an open book symbolizing unwritten history and future possibilities. The inscription derives from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' suggesting that past events set the stage for future actions rather than determining them, embodying democratic ideals of human agency and progress. This monumental limestone sculpture was carved by the Piccirilli Brothe-stock-foto
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Past is Prologue Sculpture at the National Archives Building in Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The 'What is Past is Prologue' sculpture by Robert Aitken depicts a youthful female figure in classical drapery, seated in contemplative pose while holding an open book symbolizing unwritten history and future possibilities. The inscription derives from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' suggesting that past events set the stage for future actions rather than determining them, embodying democratic ideals of human agency and progress. This monumental limestone sculpture was carved by the Piccirilli Brothe-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Delta Solar, a 27-foot kinetic sculpture by Venezuelan artist Alejandro Otero, features rotating triangular sails within a stainless steel geometric framework positioned in a reflecting pool. The monumental work was dedicated on June 29, 1977, by Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez as Venezuela's Bicentennial gift to the United States during a period of strengthened diplomatic relations fueled by the nation's oil boom prosperity. Otero designed the sculpture to pay homage to both modern technology and indigenous sun worship traditions, with the delta formation referencing-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Delta Solar, a 27-foot kinetic sculpture by Venezuelan artist Alejandro Otero, features rotating triangular sails within a stainless steel geometric framework positioned in a reflecting pool. The monumental work was dedicated on June 29, 1977, by Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez as Venezuela's Bicentennial gift to the United States during a period of strengthened diplomatic relations fueled by the nation's oil boom prosperity. Otero designed the sculpture to pay homage to both modern technology and indigenous sun worship traditions, with the delta formation referencing-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was completed in its current form in 1866. The Mall-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags and Washington Monument in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chamber-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the US Capitol Dome in the background. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress a-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Flags are displayed at the base of the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background on the National Mall. The focus is on the flags in the foreground. The 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk, completed in 1884, honors the first U.S. president and is the tallest stone structure in the world. The National Mall, often called 'America's Front Yard,' stretches 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The U.S. Capitol, with its distinctive cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Freedom, houses both chambers of Congress and was com-stock-foto
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