Remembering D.C. Mayor Marion Barry
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Democratic Mayoral Candidate Marion Barry stands on the West Capitol steps during the 'Blessing of the Eagle' ceremony in Washington, DC on October 1, 1994.
( Nancy Andrews/The Washington Post / Getty )
( Nancy Andrews/The Washington Post / Getty )