How One Woman's Art Museum Unifies With Beauty, Not Politics
The centenary of the founder's birthday is a chance to celebrate her wonderful creation.
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The Mayor for Life Takes Office
Marion and Effi Barry on January 2, 1979, after Mr. Barry was sworn in as mayor. (Photo credit: Star Collection, DC Public Library; © Washington Post) Nowadays they call him the "Mayor for Life," but 35 years ago Marion Barry was just getting started. In 1978, he narrowly defeated incumbent mayor Walter E. Washington and D.C. Council Chairman Stanley Tucker in the Democratic primary, and then coasted to victory over Republican Arthur Fletcher in the general election. January 2, 1979 was the bi...
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