The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities"

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2021

1. "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities" Marker

Inscription.
Health
By encouraging Americans to spend time outside and eat more fresh produce, the Victory Garden Program promoted healthy habits. In addition to their physical health benefits, victory gardens helped boost morale by bringing communities together.

Studies have shown that spending time in nature can have physical, mental, and emotional health benefits, including lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and improved mood.

What are some things you do to stay healthy?

Erected 2019 by Smithsonian Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 38° 53.481′ N, 77° 1.735′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) and 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Constitution Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Green Glaze Collards (here, next to this marker); Chioggia Beets (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Our Meadow!

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(a few steps from this marker); "Garden for Victory!" (a few steps from this marker); Deer's Tongue Lettuce (a few steps from this marker); Beauregard Sweet Potato (a few steps from this marker); Chiogga Beets (a few steps from this marker); "Of Course I Can!" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker.
[Caption:]
This photo was taken to encourage those who were left on the home front to participate in victory gardening, ca. 1943.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2021

2. "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.