He May Not Be Perfect, But He's Perfect for DC: The Story of Marion Barry

Update: 2023-03-17

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This week on Historia Obscura: how a once well-respected civil rights leader experienced one of the greatest falls from grace in American political history. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

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He May Not Be Perfect, But He's Perfect for DC: The Story of Marion Barry

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