Washington in the 90s

Arrest of Marion Barry

Marion Barry's shocking arrest in January 1990 sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, leaving residents stunned. The subsequent trial revealed video footage of Barry engaging in drug use, etching a lasting image in the public's memory. While many viewed Barry as a punchline and symbol of scandal, others felt sympathy and saw him as a hometown hero facing personal struggles.

Arrest of Marion Barry

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    Washington in the 90s

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    WETA takes viewers on a journey through a time not long ago, but which now seems a world away. Washington in the '90s recounts the major events, people and places of a decade in which the District of Columbia transitioned from a city of crisis, to a city of opportunity.

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