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Making History: Memorable Moments From President Obama’s First Term

When President Obama took office in 2009, he brought Washington new energy and excitement—and record-shattering crowds. His first term saw victories, but it was far from smooth sailing. Here, a look back at some of the memorable moments.

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Michael J. Gaynor
Staff Writer

Michael J. Gaynor has written about fake Navy SEALs, a town without cell phones, his Russian spy landlord, and many more weird and fascinating stories for the Washingtonian. He lives in DC, where his landlord is no longer a Russian spy.

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Luke Mullins
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Luke Mullins, a former Washingtonian senior writer, is coauthor of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government.