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A group of Buddhist monks on a peace walk reached Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, capping a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the United States.

The monks, in their saffron robes, have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka.

After spending Monday night at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, they crossed over the Chain Bridge into the District of Columbia shortly after 8 a.m.

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