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INAUGURATION SPECIAL YOUR ULTIMATE PASSPORT TO OBAMALAND A SPOTTERS’ GUIDE TO THE NEW ADMINISTRATION INAUGURAL BALLS & GALAS CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS & CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ED HENRY ROLAND FLAMINI BARRY LANDAU & ANGELA VALDEZ THE SOCIAL LIST & PARTIES! PARTIES! PARTIES!

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SOCIAL LIST

SOCIETY’S DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Our 13th annual roster of “who’s who” in Washington society will have you reading the list from A to Z. PLUS: The best parties of 2008.

COVER STORY

INAUGURATION GUIDE

January 20th harkens a new era in the storied history of the nation’s capital. WL goes deep inside the Beltway with a complete spotters’ guide to the Obama team – including local donors, prospective Cabinet members, and more. PLUS: Obama’s Hollywood bandwagon, Ed Henry on the change sweeping Washington, and Roland Flamini, Angela Valdez, and Barry Landau on inauguration festivities.

INSIDE HOMES

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Political campaign ad creators Marius and Nancy Penczner are professional image crafters, but they let architect Ernesto Santalla take the reins when it came to redesigning their Potomac home.

ON THE COVER An image of the President-elect flanked by the White House and the Capitol, created exclusively for Washington Life by Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, who is responsible for some of the most iconic images of the historic 2008 campaign. ABOVE LEFT President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden wave after Obama’s acceptance speech at his election night party at Grant Park in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) TOP RIGHT Ghislaine Shallcross, Gwen Holliday, Sissy Yates, and Dana Rooney at our Social List photo shoot. (Photo by Joseph Allen) BOTTOM RIGHT A look inside the Penczner’s home designed by Ernesto Santalla. (Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon)

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LIFE OF THE PARTY

WASHINGTON SOCIAL DIARY

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WL SPONSORED

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DIPLOMATIC DANCE Diplomatic farewells.........

Sibley Hospital Gala ....................................................

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Lima re-opening and WL Style Issue launch ................

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POP POLITICS Celebrities for Obama ..................

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HOME LIFE

INAUGURATION SPECIAL

Vernon Jordan dinner....................................................

INSIDE HOMES Marius and Nancy Penczner .......

Jockey Club opening dinner ..........................................

RE NEWS Family properties .....................................

Dominican cigars and rum ............................................

OPEN HOUSE What’s hot on the market ...............

Spheres of influence:Who’s who in Obamaland ............ Roland Flamini on the changing administration ...........

Barry H. Landau on inauguration memories ................ Inauguration party guide...............................................

Mike Feldman’s book party ..........................................

INAUGURAL REAL ESTATE Best local areas .... ART & AUCTION Lincoln’s inauguration

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Inauguration Fever

reat change comes to Washington once in a generation. It happened in 1961 when John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline took the city by storm, launching a “Camelot” era of hope, imagination, style and “vigah” (as the Kennedys pronounced it) that is fondly remembered by many of our readers. Two decades later, the Reagans came to town, bringing renewed energy and a generous addition of old-time Hollywood glamour that lasted throughout their two terms in office. Now, it’s Barack and Michelle Obamas’ time to put their own stamp on the scene, and we have no doubt that the new president and first lady will soon prove to be just as fascinating in the White House as they were on the campaign trail. Many who are slated to join the Obama Administration have held reins of power under previous presidents; others will be newcomers to our city. While there is great interest in learning as much as possible about the accomplished men and women poised to transition into top government posts, the economic and foreign policy crises we now face give that effort a special imperative. With that in mind, we have dedicated much of the issue to the historic inauguration and changing of the guard in Washington. We hope you’ll keep our Shepard Fairey cover, made exclusively for Washington Life, as a collector’s item. Our intimate Spotters’ Guide provides an insider’s look at Presidentelect Barack Obama’s myriad spheres of influence, compiled through exhaustive research, interviews, and talks with the transition team. To round it out, we’ve also put together a guide to Obama’s top Hollywood fans. (Our added take on the best inaugural parties should help make tête-à-têtes with the stars a reality.) Other features include Presidential historian Barry Landau’s reflections on inaugurations past, and contributor Roland Flamini shows us that some things in Washington never change, especially the special interests hoping to have their fifteen-minutes with the new commander-in-chief. Just because we’ve been tracking new names and faces to get you acquainted with the Obama team doesn’t mean we’ve been neglecting our venerable Social List. Although it does not vary nearly as much as The Political Plum Book from one year to the next, we did strive to add a few more noteworthy individuals than is usually the case (especially from among the area’s more socially-minded philanthropic residents). We’re sure you won’t be able to resist reading it from A to Z to see who’s come on and who’s gone off. This month’s “Pollywood” and “Washington Social Diary” take us to the Mark Twain Prize for Humor event at the Kennedy Center

and Laura Bush’s last diplomatic reception for ambassadorial spouses as well as a number of other affairs where WL, as may be expected, had exclusive entrée. These include a stellar bash at the Kuwait Embassy Residence honoring Jenna Bush and Mayor Adrian Fenty at which First Lady Laura Bush was present; the private re-launch of the Jockey Club hosted by Buffy and Bill Cafritz and Vernon and Ann Jordan; another dinner given by the Jordans for “history making” Time Warner chief Richard Parsons; and a 40th birthday bash for political consultant Mike Feldman at the home of Joe Lockhart. This month, WL also takes you to its own party to celebrate the November style issue at the newly redesigned Lima club on K Street, plus other WL sponsored events, including the last Best Buddies Ball at Sargent and Eunice Shriver’s residence, the Meridian Ball, Sibley Hospital Gala, Joans Hisaoka Make A Difference Gala, Fight Night, and the Corcoran 1869 Society Fall Fête. Our “Who’s Next” page always features young personalities to watch, and this month it’s Luke Russert, who is following in his famous father’s journalistic footsteps with a budding career at NBC. Also up-and-coming is our “Lifestyles” section with gowns and dinner jackets that might look rather smart during the Inaugural festivities. December’s “Home Life” is equally enticing with a look at a recent renovation by interior designer Ernesto Santalla, the latest gossip-worthy real estate transactions (including residences formerly owned by Oatsie Charles and Paul Mellon), and the intriguing auction of Abraham Lincon’s second inaugural address. All in all, we think this issue is a “keeper,” one you will want to have close at hand for the next year or so as Washington turns a corner into a brand new era – one that both ours and succeeding generations are likely to remember for many years to come.

Nancy R. Bagley Editor in Chief Readers wishing to contact Nancy can email columns@washingtonlife.com

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CONTRIBUTORS

1 JOSEPH ALLEN is one of Washington’s most versatile photographers. His subjects include the business elite, national celebrities, weddings, and portraiture. His work regularly appears in local, national, and international publications. He captures a few of those listed on the 2008 Social List. 2 BRET BAIER is chief White House correspondent for FOX News. He contributes to our inauguration special. 3 ROLAND FLAMINI was the Washingtonbased chief international correspondent at United Press International until 2006. He also worked as a foreign correspondent and World section editor for Time magazine. He writes this month on Obama’s new administration. 4 ED HENRY is CNN’s White House correspondent, and previously covered Capitol Hill for the network. Henry joined CNN in April 2004 after having been a columnist and senior editor at Roll Call for eight years. He contributes to our inauguration feature. 5 MORGAN HOWARTH has owned and operated a full-service commercial photography studio specializing in state-of-the-art digital photography for the catalog, stock, editorial, and advertising industries for the past 25 years. He contributes photographs to Inside Homes.

6 BARRY H LANDAU is a presidential historian and one of the country’s foremost collectors of presidential memorabilia and artifacts. He has helped plan events for eight presidents. Landau shares memories from past inaugurations in our special feature. NP CAROLA MYERS is a creative artist and founder of Carola Myers Makeup & Hair Artists. Her clients include film and TV productions, magazines, fashion, and live events for royalty, celebrities, designers, politicians, and brides. She contributed her beauty expertise for our Social List and Inside Homes shoots. 7 ANTON PAPICH, part of the awardwinning duo Anton+Prehn, has a passion for creating sensuous images that envelop viewers’ senses. He captured the latest holiday fashions for our “Picture Perfect” photo shoot. 8 LANA ORLOFF heads the style consulting company “Lana Orloff Style.”With many years of experience and a love for shopping and fashion, she offers style and image management, closet and wardrobe organization, and special event styling and makeovers, among other fashion services. She styles this month’s fashion shoot. 9 ERNESTO SANTALLA is a Cuban-born architect based in Washington. He’s worked on several projects in the United States, Puerto

Rico, and Europe, and his work has been widely published and recognized by numerous awards. He lends his eye for design to this month’s Inside Homes. 10 Washington-area makeup artist and stylist KIM STEELE is currently represented by T.H.E. Artist Agency. Her signature style is to make sure her clients are recognizable, but look red-carpetworthy at the same time. She contributes this month to our fashion shoot. 11 Style writer KARIN TANABE blogs weekly for the Huffington Post style section on politics and fashion. The Washington native’s work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the nation. She lends her insight in our inauguration feature and Social List shoot. 12 Washington writer ANGELA VALDEZ gives readers a “Young and the Guest List” guide to inauguration festivities throughout the city. Corrections from the November 2008 issue: On page 52, a line was incorrect in Alexandra DeBorchgrave’s poem. It should read “Leads the heart over waves of flaws.” On page 67, the Courage Cup was wrongly named the largest polo tournament on the East Coast.That title belongs to America’s Polo Cup. On page 102, Susan McCorkindale was misidentified. She is the sisterin-law of Douglas McCorkindale, whose wife is named Nancy. On page 73, Leslie Green was misidentifed as Brooke Daley in a picture. The biographical information was correct for Daley.

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At the DNC there was a woman from Birmingham, Ala., named Lakisha, a single mother with three kids whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never voted before, but who decided to canvass for Obama and was selected as a delegate. Her grandparents were sharecroppers, and her great-grandparents were slaves. The emotion she expressed right after Obama gave his acceptance speech was so genuine that it made a deep impression on me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget that interview. WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO SWITCH FROM RADIO TO TELEVISION JOURNALISM?

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Hot Spot

The landmark lobby at the St. Regis will offer bespoke Bloody Marys and a Neiman Marcus boutique for the inauguration.

Editor’s Pick

ONE-STOP SHOP AT THE ST. REGIS As the inauguration approaches, everyone is running around preparing for the momentous event. For those who don’t have a moment to spare, stop by the ST REGIS HOTEL where a Neiman Marcus boutiq ue will be set up in the historic lobby aJ(nuary 16-21) featuring fashions and beauty products from designers like Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Loro Piana, eZgna, and many others. The St. Regis Washington, D.C., 923 16th St. NW, 202638-2626, www.stregis.com/washingtondc.

THE NUTCRACKER It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so celebrate with The Washington Ballet’s annual production of THE NUTCRACKER, choreographed by local dance impresario Septime Webre. From Clara and Fritz to the Sugar Plum Fairy and Mouse King, it’s a must-see holiday performance for the entire family. Visit ticketmaster.com or the Warner Theatre Box Office for performance and ticket information.

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SOUND BITES • ARDEO/BARDEO owner Ashok Baja recently named Alex McWilliams as its executive chef and Brent Kroll as sommelier. The trendy hotspot will also get a facelift –both in design and menu choices – in addition to the new hires. Ardeo/Bardeo, 3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-6750, www. ardeorestuarant.com. • Two new women are ready to break up the boysonly kitchen at BLT STEAK. Anny Wohn, a graduate of Harvard and oJ hns Hopkins, recently o j ined the team as pastry chef, while Nicole Saladyga lends her knowledge of wine as the restaurant’s sommelier. BLT Steak, 1625 Eye St. NW, 202-689-8999, www.bltsteak. com.

BOURBON STEAK Famed restaurateur Michael Mina is sure to leave his mark on Washington’s restaurant scene at BOURBON STEAK. He’s steaking his claim in the city just in time to ring in 2009, and will surely draw partrons with a modern menu featuring cornfed, all-natural meats and line-caught seafood prepared by Executive Chef David arley. V Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-944-2026, www.michaelmina.net.

Michael Mina brings the beef to Washington at Bourbon Steak.

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PRESIDENTIAL POTABLES Election Day thrills may have passed, but as the country turns over a new political leaf, the WILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL will celebrate with historically accurate presidential cocktails. Stop by the Round Robin Bar and pick your poison –there’s a signature spirit for each of the 44 presidents. Willard Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202- 628-9100.

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finder’s keepers ALL AROUND TECHNOLOGY Whether you choose to celebrate this holiday season with a classic like Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonder Life, enjoy laughs with Will Ferrell’s lovable Elf, or reminisce with A Christmas Story, it’s the perfect time of the year for family movie nights. Film buffs looking to organize their collections should try the KALEIDESCAPE DVD SERVER , which can hold thousands of movies in a minimal amount of space. Kaleidescape can even upload their “Christmas Collection” of 53 movies onto your server just in time to celebrate the season. Available at All Around Technology (starting at $14,500); 301-6565100, www.allaroundtech.com.

HOT TICKET ANTIQUE CHIC • The WASHINGTON ANTIQUES SHOW rolls into town with its 54th show, “Art &Antiques in Red,” aJ nuary 8-11.This year’s event features 44 top dealers showing exquisite furniture, collectibles, jewelry, and other vintage items. www. washingtonantiques.com. • Mark your calendars now - the D C ANTIQUES SHOW makes its debut at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center March 6-9. www.dcspringantiques.com.

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december KENNEDY CENTER HONORS

The highlight of the Washington cultural year – what other local non-political event is broadcast on CBS in primetime? Seated with SPONSORED President and Mrs. Bush for the last time will be this year’s honorees: Morgan Freeman, George o J nes, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, and Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. Kennedy Center Opera House and Grand Foyer; 7 p.m.; invitation only; black-tie; contact 202-636-8748

WASHINGTON BALLET NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY

Guests mingle and snap pictures with the costumed cast at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel after a classic performance of Septime Webre’s The SPONSORED Nutcracker. The Warner Theatre and Willard Intercontinental; 1 p.m.; $200; sponsorships from $500 to $10,000; contact Laura DiSerio, 202-362-3606

january CAPITOL MOVEMENT INC ’S WINTER COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Enjoy cocktails and light fare while mingling with CMI dancers, Washington Redskins cheerleaders, and members of the Washington SPONSORED business community. Part of CMI’s mission is to create opportunities for local dancers and artists to train, dance, and perform with top choreographers in the field at prominent venues. Champions of Georgetown; 6:30 p.m.; $50; contact Stephanie Jojokian, 240-375-4505

CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DANCING AFTER DARK

Young philanthropists get to sip cocktails at the bar and snack on desserts before hitting the dance floor. Posh Restaurant & Supper Club; SPONSORED 9 p.m.; $80 per person; $150 per couple; cocktail; contact Grace Easby-Smith, 301565-4950, gesmith@cnmc.org

THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT & GALA

Sponored by Czech Ambassador and Mrs. Kolar, this beloved Washington tradition features classic holiday music followed by a silent auction, SPONSORED dinner, and dancing. The Kennedy Center; 7 p.m.; $600, $750, $1,000, and $2,500; tables range from $6,000 to $15,000; black-tie; contact Emily Riffle, 202-244-3669, x20, eriffle@ choralarts.org

Don’t miss a stellar performance of The Nutcracker at the Warner Theater followed by a private party at the Rookery. The Warner Theater; 7 p.m.; SPONSORED The Rookery; 9:30 p.m.; $75; contact Sara Lange, 202-362-3606 x123

SHOPPING EVENTS ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER PAMPILLONIA JEWELERS

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ST ANNUAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Is nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Silver-Haired Possumâ&#x20AC;?? Had parents who owned a drive-in movie theater? Shares a birthday and celebrates it annually with Shirley MacLaine? Is a follower of the Indian avatar Meher Baba? Was a dancer at the 1964 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair? Was expelled from high school for smoking? FOR ANSWERS SEE BELOW RIGHT

TWYLA THARP Dancer, choreographer

Actor

BIRTHPLACE Brooklyn, N.Y. ACCOLADES Highest-selling female artist

BIRTHPLACE Memphis, Tenn. ACCOLADES Golden Globe, Academy

of all time, Tony Award nominee; winner of numerous Grammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s including Album of the Year in 1963 for The Barbra Streisand Album, making her the youngest person to win that award. Recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, and an Academy Award in 1968 for her first motion picture, Funny Girl.

Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award Winner; narrated two of the most successful films of 2005: March of the Penguins and War of the Worlds; is celebrated for his roles as Lucius Fox in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, and as Eddie Dupris in Million Dollar Baby; returned to Broadway in 2008 in The Country Girl, directed by Mike Nichols.

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GEORGE JONES Singer

Musician, singer, composer, writer BIRTHPLACE London, England ACCOLADES Inducted into the Rock

and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. Guitarist and vocalist of The Who, they have sold over 100 million albums. Known for their charity work with Teenage Cancer Trust and Amnesty International.

BIRTHPLACE Saratoga, Tex. ACCOLADES Recipient of the National

Medal of Arts and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame since 1992; singer of â&#x20AC;&#x153;He Stopped Loving her Today,â&#x20AC;? named song of the year by the Country Music Association in 1981 and 1982 as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;She Still Thinks I Care,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walk Through This World With Me,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Gonna Hold On,â&#x20AC;? all number one Country singles.

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5. MORGAN FREEMAN;

MORGAN FREEMAN

Singer, actress, director, producer, writer

4. PETE TOWNSHEND;

BARBRA STREISAND

3. BARBRA STREISAND;

winner, two-time best-selling author, and recipient of 19 honorary doctorates. Said to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;changed the face of American dance,â&#x20AC;? Tharp founded Twyla Tharp Dance Company in 1965 and has choreographed 135 dances to date, including 5 movies and 3 Broadway shows.

6 . R O G E R D A LT R E Y

BIRTHPLACE Portland, Ind. ACCOLADES Tony and Emmy Award

2. TWYLA THARP;

ince 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors have recognized the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most influential artists. Setting the international standard for artistic excellence, the honorees this year range from two English rockers and the highest-selling female recording artist of all time, to a woman who has changed the face of modern dance and one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beloved actors. Following a weekend-long ceremony, which includes a State Department dinner and a White House reception, these American icons will receive homage from stars who have been inspired by their work at an invitation-only gala and performance on December 7. In keeping with tradition, the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performers will remain undisclosed until they take the stage. Attendees include President and Mrs. Bush, as well as many of our favorite chart-toppers and Oscar winners. The ultimate award for lifetime contributions to the American artistic scene, the Kennedy Center Honors have celebrated distinguished figures ranging from Fred Astaire, George Balanchine and the history-making contralto Marian Anderson at the first annual event, to Diana Ross and Martin Scorsese in 2007. This year, Washington will surely be teeming with the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic elite for the event. CBS will be airing the Honors on December 31st for a two-hour prime-time special.

ANSWERS: 1. GEORGE JONES;

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KEITH LIPERT GALLERY small eagle tray ($25); Keith Lipert Gallery, 2922 M St. NW, 202-965-9736, www.keithlipertgallery.com.

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Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafström and Eva Hafström

Ann Marie Gardner, Gwen Holliday, and Kristi Dill

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THE BALL: Ambassadors from more than 30 countries turned out for the 40th annual Meridian Ball, which raised more than $900,000 to beneﬁt Meridian International Center initiatives to promote global understanding. Known for an a<ractive younger crowd with distinctly international ﬂavor, the evening began with private dinners at embassy residences followed by desserts and dancing in two separate spaces – fox trots and rhumbas inside and a Motown band under a tent on the lawn. The linden trees were glowing with light in the pebbled courtyard, and the gi= bags included leather passport cases and tips on cross-cultural communication – perfect accessories for the cosmopolitan traveler. THE GUESTS Sen. Patrick Leahy, Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker, Walt and Didi Cutler, Bret and Amy Baier, Grace and Morton Bender, and the ambassadors of Mexico, Spain, India, Japan, Switzerland, Chile, and Lebanon.

Irish Ambassador Michael Collins and Mary Collins

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Nini Ferguson

Anna Muganda and Meredith Hope

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Nicole Chedid and Lebanese Ambassador Antoine Chedid

Bogdan Banu and Victoria Docu Walter and Didi Cutler

Stuart Holliday and Nels Olson

David Marriott and Lindsay Stroud Adrian and Michelle Fenty Page Evans, Garrick Steele, and Brady Arundel

Susanna Quinn and Allison Putala

Ronit Ziswiler and Swiss Ambassador Urs Ziswiler

Betsy Santarlasci and Jim Bell

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LIFE

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Meryl Chertoﬀ and Dede McClure

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DARLING DAUGHTER The 10th anniversary celebration

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager Prince and Princess Zeid Al-Hussein

of the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School would have passed unnoticed under most circumstances. Having Jenna Bush (a former third-grade teacher there) and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty as guests of honor guaranteed a he=y donor base plus a thank-you dinner hosted by Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and his wife, Rima, that a<racted not only Ms. Bush’s mother, First Lady Laura Bush, but her new husband, Henry Hager, as well. PROGRAM NOTES A heartfelt tribute for the famously low-profile First Daughter by her slightly elder twin, Barbara Bush, and another for Mayor Fenty by D.C. Schools’ sizzlin’ Chancellor Michelle Rhee were followed by a performance by the Compassionates, White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten’s band, with Dede McClure and Meryl Chertoff providing vocal accompaniment.

Chris and Lorraine Wallace Michael Chertoﬀ with Jan and Phil Fenty

Barbara Bush and Blake Gottesman

Joel and Laura Kaplan

Michelle Fenty

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Aisha Davis and Monica Thompson William and Karla Hoﬀman with Tony and Lynn Cibel

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SIBLEY HOSPITAL HOPE AND PROGRESS GALA The Four Seasons PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

René Carter, Vera Chawla, and Kimberly Walton Prem Devadas and William Newman

A RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT Event chairwoman Sheila Johnson and the gala commi<ee raised over $1.25M at the most successful Sibley Hospital event ever, a dinner to beneﬁt the Cancer Center. The Mars Family Award recipient was Sen. Arlen Specter, and the Hope & Progress Award was presented to Thomas Sullivan. A highlight of the evening was the gi=, by an anonymous donor, of $50,000 to purchase the auction’s showpiece, a Lois Mailou Jones painting. The donor asked only that the work, “ﬁnd its home at Howard University” where the painter taught art for many years.

Rima and George Bitar with Annie Totah and Roya Kingdon

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Anthony Shriver, Bobby Shriver, and Jimmy Shay

Karen White, Brett Banford, and Malissa Shriver

Adam Waldman and Ashley Taylor with a Cirque du Soleil clown

Susan Mars, Annie Totah, Josh Rosenthal, and Nicole Totah

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THE BEST BUDDIES BALL Sargent and Eunice Shriver Residence, Potomac, Md. PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

THE BUDDY SYSTEM The Best Buddies Ball at Sarge and Eunice Shriver’s home featured the usual over-the-top hoopla: a circus-sized tent, big buck auction items, and major talent (Cirque du Soleil acrobats and saxophonist Kenny G) performing for a sold-out crowd of 900 guests. The arrival of Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, wife of the emir of Quatar, added to the mystique (along with the oil rich state’s sevenﬁgure contribution), although the Hollywood power factor was somewhat diluted by Robert De Niro’s embarrassing a<empt to publicly cheek smooch the Muslim royal consort a=er presenting her with an award. FOND FAREWELL Best Buddies founder Anthony Shriver announced the ball’s demise a=er two decades with a fond tribute to his ailing parents, who recently put their estate on the market for $11.8 million.

Jacqueline Davis and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Angele and Bennett Zier

Alina, Francesca, and Katherine Shriver

Lynne and Ted Leonsis

Tom Graham and Christine Varney

Randy Perkins and Dominic Coyne

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Peter Kelly and Brittany Eriekson

Joel Greenberg

Carmencita Whonder, Jewel James, and Andress Appolon

Fletcher Gill

Julie O’Meara

Chris Rager

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CORCORAN 1869 SOCIETY FALL FÊTE The Corcoran Gallery of Art PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

THE PARTY A night of glitz, glamour, and, of course, lots of art at the annual fête hosted by the gallery’s youthful 1869 Society. This year’s theme urged guests to Party with the Power Players while featuring an exclusive look at Richard Avedon’s “Portraits of Power” exhibit. Upstairs, guests admired his iconic photographs of statesmen and movie stars; downstairs they kept dancing ’till the very end, breaking it down to some classic tunes mixed by DJ Will Eastman. THE PLAYERS Omar Popal, Cameron and Kurt Rupprecht, Kristen Guiter, Trevor Young, Bridget Morris, Phillipa Hughes, Alexandra Alvarez, and Maggie Ford.

Kelly Kavcsak and Kamari Wheeler

Rachel Cothran and Ora Nwabueze

Alexandra Simms and Kevin Roots

Julie Howe

Cathy Jalahi and Hamid Kazemai

Camille Preston and Brandt Squires

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Louisa Boyd and Nathan Imperiale

Bijan Ganji and Goli Abedini

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LIFE of the PARTY Jake LaMotta

Marvis Frazier and “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier

Frank Raines and Mitch Rales

Jermaine Dupri

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FIGHT NIGHT Hilton Washington PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

THE MAIN EVENT: In what has become one of the city’s

Gen. James Jones and Joe Robert Henry Harris, Ben Soto, and Marcus Jackson

top fundraising events, this quintessential boys-night-out raised $2.8 million for Fight For Children, an independent non-profit organization commi<ed to improving education in local schools and keeping kids healthy so they can learn. READY TO RUMBLE: Boxing greats, sports heroes, beautiful table servers and ring ladies, Redskins cheerleaders, major business leaders, influential politicians, and, of course, boxing, make Joe Robert’s annual smoke and Chivas-filled fundraiser the most anticipated of the fall charity season. IN THE RING: Jermaine Dupri, Alphonso Maldon, Manny Acta, Dick Butkus, Ken Norton, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Michael Spinks, Jef Zell, Adrian Fenty, Bob Sloan, Bob Pincus, and Gen. James Jones.

Bob Friend and Neil Cohen

Qubad Talabani and Ray Mahmood JT Taylor and Harold Ford

Paul Pelosi, Steve Malvesta, and Michael Saylor

Jack Davies and Satjiv Chahil

Chris Donatelli

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Andrea Roane and Todd Gray

Paula and Robert Hisaoka

Bobby and Gwen Mitchell with Art Monk

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JOAN HISAOKA â&#x20AC;&#x153;MAKE A DIFFERENCEâ&#x20AC;? GALA The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

REMEMBERING This ďŹ rst annual event beneďŹ ted Smith Farm

Fariba Jahanbani and Michelle Freeman

Center for Healing and the Arts and celebrated the late Joan Hisaoka, founder and president of Hisaoka Public Relations. The Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Farm Center was named in memory of Joan because of her dedication to its shared mission to transform the experience of cancer patients through the arts. BON APPĂ&#x2030;TIT Joan had a passion for food, and the specially cra=ed four-course menu with wine pairings by Chef Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox restaurant were exquisite indeed. The night ended on a high note with music by Felix Cavaliereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rascals. THE GUESTS Richard and Bonnie Pa erson, Jack Davies, Gary Nakamoto, Leah Gansler, Ken and Faye Morrisse e, and Charles Mann.

Hiroshi and Sets Okamura with Richard Kay

Jack Evans, Holly Morris, and Michael Olding

Jill ShaďŹ&#x20AC;er with Raul and Jean-Marie Fernandez

Karen Higgins and Rebecca Kay

Paolo Sacco and Marvin Rosskopf

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Tom Liljenquist, Vida Alimi, and Brendan Pinto

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Please Join Us In grateful acknowledgement of all the friends and supporters who helped make the First Annual

A tremendous success, and helped raise more than $700,000. To all of our sponsors, committee members and guests, thank you for celebrating Joan’s legacy and her spirit of generosity with an unforgettable evening, and thank you for giving so generously to benefit the Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts, in Joan’s honor. Executive Committee Michael Ansari Jack Davies Leah Gansler Richard Kay Mario Morino Faye Morrissette Gary Nakamoto Richard Patterson Robert M. Rosenthal Steve Schram Soroush Shehabi

Auction Committee Paula Hisaoka, Chair Marvin Rosskopf, Co-Chair Andrea D Cleary Mel Davis Pam Gatz Rebecca Kay Angela Pagnato Bonnie Patterson Kelly Patterson Miriam Pollin Vicky Sabo Diana Villarreal Kathy Viola

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Supporters

Robert G. Hisaoka

Presenting Sponsors The Marion and Robert Rosenthal Family Foundation

Platinum Sponsors RRR Automotive - Richard Patterson and Robert G. Hisaoka

Gold Sponsor Dwight Schar

Silver Sponsors Michael and Karen Ansari Richard and Rebecca Kay The Patterson Family

Benefactor Capital Automotive

Patrons Base Technologies, Inc. Carl M. Freeman Foundation Mario Morino

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BB&T Chesapeake Petroleum & Supply Company Co. Inc. Friends of CharityWorks Jack Davies Raul Fernandez Hisaoka Public Relations James Clothiers Sheila C. Johnson Foundation Drs. Lee & Oh Liljenquist and Beckstead Lustine Toyota Dodge Jeep/ James Giddings Merrill Lynch Ristorante Tosca The Rosskopf/Hisaoka Family Shapiro, Lifschitz and Schram, P.C. Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association Raymond A. and Shauna M. Wertheim

Joan Hisaoka, founder and president of Hisaoka Public Relations, was 48 when she lost her battle with cancer on May 14, 2008. Joan was a hard working and dedicated leader who brought kinetic energy and bright imagination to her work. The Gala honored Joan’s life, her spirit of compassion, and her unwavering commitment towards bettering the lives of others. 47

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Roasts and Toasts Remembering George Carlin, ribbing Steven Colbert, and honoring Gina Lollobrigida B Y J A N E T D O N O VA N

CAN WE TALK? Political humor was succinct and scabrous as ever on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor event on Nov. 10 honoring the late George Carlin. Fresh after the presidential election, acid-tongued comedian Joan Rivers spared no one: Sarah Palin was an easy target: “She got some nice outfits. She can wear them in private for the next eight years. She should just go back to Alaska and look good.” (Moose reference not included). Carlin’s black humor and anti-establishment views made him a revered figure among his peers. “George was a big deal,” Gary Shandling said. “He was part mentor, a big influence, and a gigantically still underestimated comedian.” Jon Stewart wasn’t too worried about job security or whether the Obama administration would provide enough comic material.“Comedians are like cockroaches and strippers,” he said. “They keep coming back.” And Lilly Tomlin would have no problem reprising her role as the resident telephone operator on “Laugh In” to become a presidential greeter. “Come on in.Welcome to the Obamas’ house.” Comedians Richard Belzer, Bill Maher, Denis Leary, Lewis Black, and Margaret Cho also paid tribute to Carlin, the first posthumous recipient in the award’s 11year history. THERE GO THE RATINGS Journalists covering the annual Spina Bifida Roast at the Washington Hilton

you kidding? I was sooo thrilled that I joined a group of political lady friends for an 8:30 a.m. breakfast where we unplugged a magnum of champagne. It was a wonderful morning thereafter.”

MAMMA MIA No, we’re not talking about Abba, but rather Italian actress and sex symbol Gina Lollobrigida, whose perpetual attendance at the National Italian America Foundation’s weekend is the Roastee Stephen Colbert at the Spina Bifida benefit real annual event. The “Cleopatra”with tormentors Mark Shields, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and Rep. Rahm Emanuel. (Photo by Paul Morigi) clad beauty joined Barbara Sinatra, Yogi Berra, Deana Martin, former were instructed by late night talk show host Ambassador to the Holy See Jim Nicholson, Steven Colbert not to dare speak to him. hockey great Phil Esposito, singer Jerry Vail, Colbert notwithstanding, other high-profile and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at an guests, including newly-named Obama chief intimate dinner the night preceding the gala of staff Rahm Emanuel, were excited and chatty, hosted by Café Milano proprietor Franco especially about the election. Even Bush White Nuschese. The Saturday evening main event House Press Secretary Dana Perino was energetic was like a Macy’s parade on steroids as honorees when speaking about the Obamas’ recent visit joined notable Italians and Italian-Americans to The White House. “It was quite electric,” she walking the red carpet to enthusiastic applause. said warmly. How did Sen. Orrin Hatch feel Noticeably missing was featured awardee about the election? “In a lot of ways I think it Leonardo DiCaprio, said to be recuperating will be good for America. It just says that we from pneumonia. Accepting on his behalf was are getting out of our racist past.” What was it his father. “I am so humbled by this prestigious like to moderate one of the historic debates for honor,” George DiCaprio told the crowd. My Newhour’s Jim Lehrer? “I felt the whole time ancestors traveled from the knee of the boot, how important it was.” CBS’s Bob Scheiffer Naples, to have their sons and daughters live thought it was fun to watch all the parlor games. the American dream.” Miss Lollobrigida, 81, For Massachusetts Rep. Ed Markey, the Obama professed surprise at receiving the Foundation’s win was reminiscent of JFK’s. “We have not had Lifetime Achievement Award by noting in her this kind of excitement since 1960,” he said. “It’s acceptance speech that it was “a little premature, a national sense of euphoria,” D.C. Delegate as I have a lot more work to do.” Podium guests included Ignazio La Russa, Italy’s minister of Eleanor Holmes Norton pronounced. defense, and Justice Samuel Alito Jr. OVERHEARD Actress Kathleen Turner at the Nov. 6 Knock Out Abuse Gala at The Ritz Carlton Readers wishing to contact Janet Donovan can when asked about the Obama victory: “Are email: columns@washingtonlife.com.

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CASTING NOTES

CHANCES OF COMING TO DC

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BEN AFFLECK AND JENNIFER GARNER Actors

In March, Ben and Jen threw a glam fundraiser for Obama in Boston and another in Miami with Matt Damon and his wife.

Ben filmed “State of Play” here in ’08 and attended the White House Correspondents Dinner. He could certainly return for another flick.

Co-Stars/Stunt Doubles

HALLE BERRY Oscar-winning actress

Donned “Barack the Vote” and “Obamarama” tee-shirts on her heavenly body.

Not a Washington regular, but may come to champion green causes.

Female Co-Star

MARY J BLIGE R&B superstar and eight-time Grammy winner

Signed an open letter with Jay-Z, Diddy, and former Def Jam president Kevin Liles to rouse potential Obama voters. Stumped for the Democrat in Pa., Ohio and Fla.

Used her gritty but soulful vocals to drum up support for Obama and won’t stop now.

Queen of Soundtrack and Samples

George came to the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in ’07, and loves to be political.

Best Actor/A-List Lobbyist

GEORGE CLOONEY A-List actor, director, and activist

Gave $30,000 and hosted a fundraiser for 300 of his close friends.

SEAN COMBS a.k.a Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, and Puffy

The man of many names and many hats was moved to tears when history was made. Of course the king of marketing is also using Obama to name-drop his new men’s fragrance all over the airwaves.

The Howard University alumnus will make an inaugural appearance and should add the District to his jet-setting route.

Director of Marketing/ Community Outreach

BRADLEY COOPER Film and television actor; one of Cameron Diaz’s exes

The Georgetown grad campaigned for Obama in Missouri.

Devoted to promoting the youth vote, Cooper will likely be here to see the fruits of his labors.

Background Artist/ Guerrilla Marketing Manager

ROBERT DENIRO Legendary actor

The original tough-guy had never given a political speech but found his inner orator with the Kennedys in New Jersey.

The politically active actor could have his eyes set on a White House visit.

Supporting Role/Agent

HARRISON FORD Actor

Indiana Jones gave $30,000 and topped a list of fictional movie presidents people would most like as the official president, according to a Moviefone.com poll.

The odds of Ford filming another D.C.-based political thriller in the next four years are high, as is a Capitol Hill visit to champion forest conservation.

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ANNE HATHAWAY Disney ingénue turned actress with Oscar buzz

Not initially sold on Obama, Hathaway finally decided he was change she could believe in – and was one of the most photographed faces at the Demo convention in Denver.

Still recovering from her convict canoodle, the actress hopes to prove that Hollywood is in touch. Nothing like a jaunt to Washington to silence the critics.

Featured Starlet

Born in the nation’s capital, the actor and civil rights activist dropped everything to campaign. He will certainly return for the inauguration.

Special Guest Appearance/ Voiceover Talent

SAMUEL L JACKSON Actor

The avid golfer passed on the Academy Awards to campaign for Obama in Texas.

NAME JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ Hip-hop artist and music mogul; R&B and Pop diva

CASTING NOTES The couple campaigned for Obama in Pa., Ohio, and Fla.; Beyoncé had Obama’s name manicured on her nails.

CHANCES OF COMING TO DC Beyoncé told the press she was ready to sing for Obama. Philanthropically involved with global water shortages, Jay-Z will likely be on the Hill in ‘09.

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Silent Partner

CAROLINE KENNEDY Camelot Scion; White House royalty

Broke her usual reserve with her rousing endorsement and emotionally charged New York Times Op-Ed, “A President Like My Father.”

As a child she rode her pony “Macaroni” on the White House lawn. May arrive in a car this time.

SPIKE LEE Film Director

Admonished the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright and supported Obama at the Democratic Convention.

Vocal about the impact the President-elect will have on AfricanAmerican artists, it’s likely Lee will be in Washington to support a new generation.

Cinematographer

Not a favorite of Obama’s handlers; a berating from those he loves won’t quell his passion for the new Prez. He attended White House Correspondents Association Dinner in ‘07.

R-rated Soundtrack Coordinator

LUDACRIS Rapper

His song “Politics,” about the president-elect, was denounced by the Obama camp due to highly offensive lyrics, but Ludacris’ support has not waned.

SETH MYERS Head Writer, Saturday Night Live

Brought politics to the people on SNL and donated to the Obama campaign.

Will be looking for fodder to continue the politicallyinspired renaissance of SNL.

Screenplay Writer/ Comic Relief

BRAD PITT AND ANGELINA JOLIE A-list actors, tabloid royalty and über-activists

Pitt, Obama’s 9th cousin, rode the “L” to Grant Park on Election Night. Jolie spent much of ’08 waffling between the candidates, but came out for Obama in the end.

Bradgelina are in Washington several times a year to champion causes like Vital Voices and could be shivering with us on Inauguration Day. But with so many films and kids, you never know.

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STEVEN SPIELBERG Film Director

Threw an early and major Beverly Hills fundraising bash with co-DreamWorks founders Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.

This former Kennedy Center Honors awardee will most likely attend the inauguration and help pull some strings for friends as he did at the DNC.

Executive Director

FORREST WHITAKER Academy Awardwinning actor

Traveled with the campaign, touring Michigan and Iowa.

One of Obama’s most vocal Hollywood supporters, Whitaker will be a strong presence during inauguration.

Male Co-Star

WILL I AM Frontman of the Black Eyed Peas

Wrote the songs “Yes We Can” and “We are the Ones” based on Obama’s speeches.

The musician most associated with the Obama campaign couldn’t have a better audience for his politically charged music than Washingtonians.

Original Score

ANNA WINTOUR American Vogue’s iconic, notoriously stone-faced editor-in-chief

Co-hosted a $10,000-a-pop Obama fundraiser with Calvin Klein and another during New York Fashion Week with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Wintour is on the New York-MilanParis-London circuit, but as Washington’s style changes, the maven of mode could make an appearance.

Mistress of Wardrobe

OPRAH WINFREY The Queen of Daytime

Openly supported a candidate for the first time in her career and cried her “eyelashes off” in Chicago.

She will have to come here to help design the White House “Oprah Bedroom,” and “Oprah China.”

Executive Director/ Literary Agent (and anything else she wants)

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A SPOTTER’S GUIDE TO THE NEW POLITICAL LANDSCAPE OF WASHINGTON

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THE AGE OF

BAMELOT CNN’s Ed Henry reflects on the sweeping change underway in Washington BY ED HENRY

n the immediate hours after Barack Obama’s astounding election victory, campaign aides like Katie McCormick-Lelyveld were deluged with letters and calls from people seeking jobs. One really stood out. “I got an e-mail with the subject line,‘I know, I know, but I’m different,’” McCormick-Lelyveld, a press aide to incoming First Lady Michelle Obama, recalled with a laugh. The creative e-mailer was sending just one of more than 300,000 resumes that have poured in to the Obama transition team, even though there are only about 8,000 posts to fill. The ferocious lobbying for jobs is just one of many signs of the dramatic JFK-style passing of the torch. Welcome to Bamelot, the Obama version of Camelot: A city buzzing once again with the promise and possibilities of a young President with a stylish First Lady, some extremely cute First Kids, a Best and the Brightest Cabinet, and high hopes of enacting once-in-a-generation change.The excitement and sense of history has only been super-charged by the fact that the new commander-in-chief happens to be the first

African-American president ever. In other words, this is not your father’s Camelot. It’s Camelot 2.0, or, as Washington Post fashion columnist Robin Givhan put it, “Camelot with a tan.” Nevertheless, these are serious times with two wars and an escalating financial crisis, so many esteemed public figures have braved the

THIS IS NOT your father’s Camelot.

vetting process to sign up for another tour of duty. It speaks highly of Obama that in order to join his cause, a political powerhouse like Rahm Emanuel gave up a clear path to Speaker of the House to become White House chief of staff; a seasoned pro like Tom Daschle gave up a cushy job at Alston Bird to champion his pet issue as secretary of health and human services; and an international heavyweight like Sen. Hillary Clinton essentially surrendered her platform on domestic issues to become secretary of state.

The fuel for that team is all of the idealistic young people – like Katie McCormick-Lelyveld and her boyfriend Tommy Vietor – who literally put their lives on hold to help get Obama elected. Back when the pundits said Clinton had a lock on the Democratic nomination, McCormickLelyveld and Vietor sublet their Adams Morgan apartment to a friend so they could campaign for Obama. Said Vietor, 28, who was Obama’s spokesman in Iowa, the critical caucus state where everything turned.“I hit pause on my life for two years and now I’m back where I started.” Except now they’re part of a select few people about to take over the government. “To go through this together and get in a position now to help people is just incredible,” said McCormick-Lelyveld. In early December, Vietor was still too busy with the transition to nail down exactly where his new office will be. But one issue was settled: he was not giving up his cell phone with Iowa’s 515 area code.“Sentimental value,” he explained. In a city pulsing with change, some things just might remain the same.

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Endorse early. Endorse often. GOV DEVAL PATRICK

GOV TIM KAINE

SEN DICK DURBIN

The first African-American governor of Massachusetts shares deep ideological bonds with the Presidentelect, so much so that they’ve acknowledged shar ing speech lines. Adding to the synergy is the fact that they’ve also run successful campaigns under the guidance of campaign manager D avid Axelrod.

V irginia’s governor was instrumental in shifting his state from red to purple on the political map, and was one of Obama’s key southern allies from day one. Initially considered for vice president, some say the President-elect initially preferred K aine, until advisors warned him against running with a relative newcomer.

This senior senator from Illinois has been called Obama’s political g‘ odfather’, a reference to his unwavering support and encouragement. Currently majority whip, D urbin is credited with launching an online petition in ’06to encourage his thenfellow senator to run for president, the same year Time named him one of America’s “1 0 Best Senators.”

SEN CLAIRE MCCASKILL Floated as a potential running mate during the campaign, the freshman senator from Missouri endorsed Obama while most of her female colleagues were backing Hillary. As an informal advisor, she helped him pull in the women’s vote, and advised him to campaign in rural, conservative areas.

HAROLD FORD The former Tennessee congressman and Blue o Dg eDmocrat led the relatively conservative D emocratic L eadership Council, and appeared as a frequent political commentator. Ford remained neutral through much of the primary campaign, before ultimately (and conveniently) backing Obama. Expect another Senate run soon.

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POLITICAL ALLIES

• MAX CLELAND • MARK WARNER

any of these politicos took a risk by endorsing Obama’s candidacy early on in the race, at times even putting themselves at odds with their own constituents.They represent a cross-section of red and blue states, but their broad support was crucial in the general election, and their counsel will be valued going forward.

• GOV JENNIFER GRANHOLM • GOV JON CORZINE • REP NANCY PELOSI • REP JESSE JACKSON JR • REP GEORGE MILLER • ADRIAN FENTY • REP PATRICK KENNEDY • SEN BARBARA BOXER • SEN RICHARD LUGAR

GOV KATHLEEN SEBELIUS One of the country’s most popular governors, this K ansan reduced debt without raising taxes, endorsed Obama early, and proved that conservative states can be successfuly led by D emocratic governors. A rising star in the party, speculation abounds as to her political aspirations.

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CAROLINE KENNEDY

SEN JOHN KERRY

Along with his brother, Chicago Mayor Richard D a ley, this for mer secretary of commerce and D e mocratic Party elder leads an influential Illinoisbased political dynasty, which backed Obama from day one. Rumored to have gubernatorial ambitions for 2010, D aley can count on the support of his six elder siblings.

JFK ’s daughter endorsed a non-family member for the first time ever in her NewYork Times Op-Ed, “A President iLke My Father,” and helped secure the endorsement of her uncle, Sen. Ted eKnnedy. Speculation is waning that she’s eyeing Clinton’s New ork Y Senate seat, but an ambassadorship (like her grandfather’s to Britain) may still be in the cards.

The newly re-elected senator and early Obama supporter is in line to head the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where global warming will reportedly be a top priority under his leadership. After false speculation that eKrry would join the Cabinet, the Mass. legislator will preside over Sen. Clinton’s confirmation hearings this spring.

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REP PATRICK MURPHY This moderate Pa. eDmocrat is currently the only Iraq war vet in Congress, where his criticism of Bush’s policies helped break the taboo against questioning an administration at war. The Bronze Star recipient was also an early Obama supporter, and his endorsement challenged a perception that vets would gravitate towards McCain.

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These political veterans know their way around the West Wing PETE ROUSE

DAVID AXELROD

REP RAHM EMANUEL

VALERIE JARRETT

GREG CRAIG

Ready to leave politics after Sen. Tom aDschle’s defeat, this Hill veteran, known as “The 101st senator” will serve as senior advisor to the president. According to Bret Bair of Fox News, “he won’t be someone we see, but his fingerprints may be on many of the moves the Obama White House makes, especially when it comes to working with Capitol Hill.”

Considered the mastermind behind Obama’s nearly flawless campaign, Axelrod started in politics at 13, selling buttons for Robert F. eKnnedy. K nown as the “keeper of the message,” the almost preternaturally calm political pro has promised to continue that role in his new position as senior advisor to the president.

This shar p-tongued Chicago native has agreed to put his own political ambitions on hold to serve as Obama’s chief of staff, playing what some speculate might be a “bad cop” role – opposite Joe Biden’s “good cop” in the White House. Trained as a classical dancer, Rahm participates in triathlons regularly.

A longtime friend and confidant of the Obamas, this Iranian-born lawyer and real estate developer has deep Chicago ties, which she utilized to raise funds for Obama’s successful 2004 Senate campaign. As for her role in the administration, Bret Bair of Fox News writes, “She will be in the room when big decisions are made.”

Though not an official Cabinet post, the future White House counsel will play a crucial role in the Obama administration. A former advisor to Senator Ted eKnnedy, Craig has defended John Hinckley Jr., and President Bill Clinton, and played the role of John McCain in Obama’s presidential debate prep.

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hese people comprise the nerve center of the next administration: the advisors, message masters, and liaisons whose jobs it will be to execute President-elect Obama’s vision beyond the Oval Office. Many were on the trail with the candidate;how they transition from campaigning to governing will be closely watched by Beltway insiders.

OTHER KEY PLAYERS • STEVE HILDEBRAND • DAVID PLOUFFE • TEMO FIGUEROA • PHIL SCHILIRO

ROBERT GIBBS

ELLEN MORAN

DESIRÉE ROGERS

DAN PFEIFFER

JIM MESSINA

Part of the Obama team since 2004, Gibbs was dubbed “the enforcer” by the media, a reference to his rapid response strategy and willingness to confront reporters over potentially misleading information. This son of the South and future press secretary cheers for the Auburn Tigers when he’s not “feeding the beast” for the president-elect.

Currently executive director of Emily’s L ist, a political advocacy organization which supports female eDmocratic candidates, Moran will serve as White House communications director. Her resume is stacked with political gigs, having worked for the N D C, C DCC, and several campaigns for U.S. governors, senators, and representatives.

The first Afr icanAmerican social secretary has been simultaneously appointed an assistant to the president, the highest rank ever granted a White House social secretary. The high-profile Midwesterner has headed two major corporations, and most recently joined Allstate Financial as president of social networking.

n Kown as a media relations pit bull, Pfeiffer honed his skills on South aDkota senate campaigns, notably for Tim Johnson and Tom aDschle. On the 2008campaign trail, this future deputy director of communications made waves when he said of McCain,“It’s extraordinary that someone who wants to be our president … doesn’t know how to send an e-mail.”

This Boise, Idaho, native served as chief of staff and campaign manager for Senator Max Baucus but stepped out of Baucus’ sixth-ter m reelection campaign to join the Obama team. He will serve as deputy to White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.

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There’s no shortage of talent among the fresh faces at 1600 Penn. BILL BURTON Burton cut his political teeth working with D ick Gephardt and John eKrry, and joined Obama after directing communications for the C DCC. This multitasker managed to tie the knot with fellow politico L aura Capps, Senator Ted eKnnedy’s communications director, in an election year.

ALYSSA MASTROMONACO The president-elect’s scheduler, will make every official tr ip a reality, with the help of her future advance team. Mastromonaco joined Obama’s PAC in 2005and is a former eKrry campaign advance staffer and served as press secretary for Rep. Rick Boucher of iVrginia.

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JON FAVREAU

A Harvard L aw classmate of the president-elect and future Cabinet secretary, L u’s been on the Obama team since 2005. Having served as an advisor both on the campaign trail and in Obama’s Senate office in .C., D L u described the job of Senate legislative director as “taking a couple years off your life.”

The pen behind Obama’s famed victory speech in Iowa, this wü nderkind was appointed Obama’s chief speechwriter at the ripe age of 27.To compete (and triumph) over the big boys, “Favs” ate Bobby eKnnedy’s speeches for breakfast, and will lead a team of talented young writers into the West Wing.

MICHAEL STRAUTMANIS A Chicago-native who started his career as a paralegal in Michelle Obama’s law firm, Strautmanis currently serves as Obama’s chief counsel, and director of the public liaison and intergovernmental affairs “spider team” on the transition. Father of an autistic child, he is a well-placed and ardent advocate for families affected by disabilities.

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hese are some of the new faces expected in the West Wing this January. They are about to embark on the j‘obs of a lifetime,’ and while they may not be as visible as their more famous superiors, they are intelligent, dynamic, and mature beyond their years. Their energy will help to power the new administration.

OTHER KEY PLAYERS • MIKE DONILION • TERRELL MCSWEENEY • EVAN RYAN

MONA SUTPHEN

PATRICK GASPARD

CECILIA MUÑOZ

RON KLAIN

LISA BROWN

This foreign policy expert and former aide to UN Ambassador Bill Richardson will serve as Obama’s deputy chief of staff, along with Jim Messina. For a better sense of how Sutphen sees the world, pick up her recently co-authored book, The Next American Century: How the U.S. Can Rise While Others Thrive.

The Haitian-American worked as the Obama campaign’s political director from June 2008until the election and will continue his role as White House political director. The New Yorker reported that after Obama’s first debate with McCain, Gaspard emailed him, “Y ou are more clutch than Michael Jordan.” “Just give me the ball,” Obama replied.

The civil rights activist and daughter of Bolivian immigrants will serve as Obama’s director of intergovernmental affairs, overseeing the White House office responsible for relations between the Obama administration and state and local governments. She is currently a senior P V at the Hispanic civil rights group The Council of aL Raza.

Played by eKvin Spacey in Recount, Biden’s future chief of staff is more familiar with his role than most, having served as chief of staff to V ice President Al Gore. Before becoming a righthand man to veeps, K lain clerked for Supreme Court Justice Byron White, and oversaw President Clinton’s judicial nominations.

C u r re n t l y e xe c u t ive director of the American Constitution Society, V ice President Al Gore’s former counsel will serve as Obama’s staff secretary, a powerful position once held by John Podesta and Harriet Miers.

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TOM DASCHLE

SEN JOE BIDEN

This elder statesman will assume the top post at HHS after serving as a eDmocratic Party talent scout since 2005 . The former Senate majority leader was instrumental in creating Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign machine, providing him early on with a ready-made fundraising apparatus that included key staffers and crucial database lists.

One of the least wealthy members of the Senate, the future veep and foreign policy guru will be getting a raise to go with his new digs. Amtrakers will miss him, but Washington is happy to welcome the Biden express;none more so than the press corps, who are counting on him for straight talk, and the occasional gaffe.

SEN HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Is Obama offering Hillary Secretary of State to create a iLncolnian â&#x20AC;&#x153;team of rivalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, or perhaps to â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep friends close and enemies closerâ&#x20AC;?? Either way, Clinton has ample clout, gravitas, and plenty of goodwill leftover from the 091â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A dynamite appointment assuming, of course, that Bill clears the vetting process.

TIM GEITHNER The future treasury secretary looks younger than his 47 years and is an avid skateboarder and snow boarder. In temperment, he is similar to Obama: suspicious of rigid ideology, Geithner prefers a competition of ideas, and has a keen awareness of how uncertain the world is. Not surprising, given that he has lived in East Africa, India, and Japan.

THE CABINET PENDING SENATE CONFIRMATION

bama proclaimed during his campaign that change is good. In picking his Cabinet, he has stressed the importance of talent, experience, and bipartisanship. The President-elect has (unofficially) surrounded himself with a seasoned team of experts who have been to the mountain and can help Obama unite the nation.

SEC ROBERT GATES

SUSAN RICE

PETER ORSZAG

BILL RICHARDSON

ERIC HOLDER JR

eKeping the secretary of defense in his current post goes one step further in Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign promise of post-partisan politics. Gates is respected on both sides of the aisle for his pragmatism and humility, and while Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision was initially viewed with skepticism by some progressives, overall there is strong public and private support for Gates.

K nown for speaking her mind, the future U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is a protĂŠgĂŠ of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and an expert in trans-national threats, global poverty, and failed states, having earned her chops as one of the youngest ever assistant secretaries of state during the Clinton administration.

Another Rubin protĂŠgĂŠe, Orszag has been tapped as Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice for the Cabinet-level post of director of the Office of Management and Budget. The experienced centrist has been particularly focused on health policy and will be involved in expanding health care coverage to more Americans.

The N ew Mexico governor has long been considered the best hope for a L atino to be offered a high-ranking position in the Obama administration. Now Richardson is slated to lead the D epartment of Commerce, a post that will make good use of his broad experience.

D e spite being involved in the Bill Clinton/Marc Rich pardon scandal, odds are good that Holder will become Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first African-American atorney general. A former U.S. attorney and deputy attorney general under Janet Reno, Holder was named one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Washington lawyers of the past 03ears,â&#x20AC;? Y by Legal Times.

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THE FIRST FAMILY

he eyes of the world will be on Washington for the historic swearing in of Barack Obama, who rewrote the rules during his historic campaign. Images of the Obamas on the campaign trail provide an intimate look at the close-knit future first family.

Clockwise from top left: Barack Obama eats shaved ice with his daughters Sasha, left, and Malia in Hawaii last August. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon); The president-elect hugs wife Michelle after his acceptance speech at his election night party at Grant Park in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash); Barack Obama helps Malia roller skate at Great Skates Fun Center in Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong); The president-elect sits with Sasha during an Independence Day picnic, Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall); The Obama family waves at the election night rally crowd in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Team of rivals? More like a coalition government MARK LIPPERT

MARA RUDMAN

Obama’s longest-serving foreign-policy adviser, the Navy reservist spent a year deployed in Iraq working as an intelligence officer with the Navy SEAL S. K nown as a pragmatist, L ippert, who previously worked for Senator Patrick L eahy, has been an advocate for rebuilding the military and increasing the size of the Army and Marines.

This senior fellow at the Center for Amer ican Progress is an expert on national security, and served as deputy national security advisor to President Clinton and chief of staff of the National Security Council. The Hyannis, Mass. native was editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal while at law school in Cambridge.

DENIS MCDONOUGH Another former member of Tom D a schle’s team and a scholar at the Center for Amer ican Progress, McD onough was instrumental in helping the president-elect formulate his foreign policy positions during the campaign, and is credited with planning much of Obama’s successful overseas trip.

GEN JAMES JONES

TONY BLINKEN

Popular on both sides of the aisle, this former NATO supreme allied commander and current chairman of the Atlantic Council has been critical of the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. After serving as a Bush administration envoy to the Middle East, Jones will join the Obama administration in January as national security advisor.

If Joe Biden takes a lead role in crafting the Obama administration’s foreign policy, as the presidentelect has suggested, Tony Blinken’s pragmatic, liberal brand of interventionism will likely come to center stage due to his long-time role as Biden’s chief foreign policy advisor.

OTHER KEY PLAYERS OTHER KEY PLAYERS

FOREIGN POLICY

• JOE BIDEN • SEN HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON • SUSAN RICE

• LOUIS CALDERA • SAMANTHA POWER • RICHARD HOLBROOKE • BRUCE RIEDEL

n choosing Joe Biden as his running mate, Obama made it clear that foreign policy would be a top priority. On issues ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to achieving energy security and securing nuclear weapons, his team of experienced advisors has gradually quieted naysayers who argued that foreign policy was Obama’s weakest link.

• BRIAN KATULIS • KURT CAMPBELL • MICHELE FLOURNOY • JOHN WHITE • RAND BEERS • TOM DONNELAN • IVO DAALDER

• GAYLE SMITH • WENDY SHERMAN • BILL CLINTON • ANTHONY ZINNI • LAWRENCE KORB • DENNIS ROSS • TIM ROEMER • JACK DEVINE

• STEPHEN KAPPES

• JOHN HAMRE

ADM DENNIS BLAIR

CHUCK HAGEL

ANTHONY LAKE

RICHARD DANZIG

JIM STEINBERG

The cerebral four-star admiral with close ties to the Clinton family was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford with Bill, and is rumored to be the presidentelect’s pick for director of national intelligence. An Asia expert fluent in Russian, Blair served in the Navy for 43years, and reportedly tried to water ski behind a Navy destroyer while commanding the ship in Japan.

After announcing he would not seek re-election to his Nebraska Senate seat, the seasoned legislator and decorated veteran was increasingly critical of the Bush administration’s Iraq War strategy, prompting talk about a possible Cabinet post. Job or no job, Obama and Hagel share a strong mutual admiration.

Widely credited with initiating successful policies that helped end the Bosnian War, this recent convert to Judaism ruffled Clintonian feathers when he came out early in support of Obama. L ake, along with Susan Rice, cochaired Obama’s foreign policy team throughout the primary and general election campaigns.

Support for D a nzig’s eventual takeover of the Pentagon is growing, regardless of how long Robert Gates stays in the post. In fact, this former Navy secretary has repeatedly endorsed Gates, saying he is “a very good secretary of defense and would be an even better one in an Obama administration.”

Reportedly tapped for deputy secretary of state, Steinberg quickly became one of Obama’s closest foreign policy advisors after accompanying him to the Middle East last summer. An avid fly fisherman and marathon runner, Steinberg is known for his high-octane work style and encyclopedic knowledge of many subjects.

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ice President-elect Joe Biden drew strength during the long campaign from his wife, Jill, three children, and five grandchildren. Images from the past year capture the energy and vitality of the future second family.

Clockwise from top left: Jill and Joe Biden leave on the day of the VP announcement (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari); Joe Biden and his grandson Hunter Biden (AP Photo/ Jae C. Hong); Joe and Jill Biden at a rally in Ohio on Nov. 3 (AP Photo/Paul Vernon); Jill Biden and her granddaughter Natalie (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert); Joe Biden stands with his grandchildren after his speech at the DNC (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Idealistic and pragmatic, this team knows how to make policy happen TOM VILSACK The former Iowa governor was an early candidate for the 2008presidential nomination, and his name has been floated as a potential secretary of agriculture. He reportedly approached his future wife with the line, “Are you a Humphrey or a Nixon supporter?” We assume it was the former, as they are still married.

HEATHER HIGGINBOTTOM This former eKrry aide began her career in education policy, but has since broadened her expertise to encompass a range of issues. Prior to joining the campaign, Higginbottom worked at the American Security Project, a centrist national security think tank whose board includes her future colleagues, Greg Craig and Susan Rice.

MELODY BARNES

DAVID BONIOR

CASSANDRA BUTTS

Barnes will leave the Center for American Progress to serve as Obama’s director of domestic policy. The smart and stylish lawyer was named one of Washingtonian’s “Ten WellD ressed Women” in 2007, wherein she described her style as “understated but interesting.” Will the same hold true for her leadership qualities?

Outspoken in his opposition of NAFTA, the former congressman and one-time Edwards campaign manager is a longtime labor union advocate. Bonior served as the House eDmocratic whip for 1years, played football for the Hawkeyes, and filed more than 57ethics charges against former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich while in office.

A member of the Obamas’ inner-circle, Butts could lend the new administration a hand in formulating a universal health care plan, something she did for iD ck Gephardt as his policy director in ’04.A classmate of Obama’s at Harvard aLw School, it was reported that the two met in the financial aid office on the first day of class.

OTHER KEY PLAYERS

• TOM DASCHLE

DOMESTIC POLICY

• JANE GARVEY

he incoming administration has promised significant shifts in healthcare, education, energy, tax reform, and environmental protection policy. These experts are poised to play key roles in formulating and executing the new president’s plans.

• DAVID HAYES

• JOEL KLEIN • AL GORE • ANDY STERN • ED RENDELL • TOM INSLEY • BILL BRATTON • TAMMY DUCKWORTH • JOHN KITZHABER • GEORGE FRAMPTON • THOMAS SOTO

• MOSEL THOMPSON • JOHN LESHY • ROBERT SUSSMAN

• KATHLEEN MCGINTY • IAN BOWLES • LISA RENSTROM • LISA JACKSON • CAROL BROWNER • JOSH DUBOIS

• MORT DOWNEY

ROBERT F KENNEDY JR Once known as a eKnnedy bad boy, RFK Jr. has emerged as the Camelot clan’s green thumb and a candidate for the EPA’s top job if a U.S. Senate bid in New ork Y doesn’t interfere. The father of six is a master falconer and former president of the New ork Y State Falconer’s Association.

• TOM PEREZ

MARY NICHOLS

DAN REICHER

JEANNE LAMBREW

MANNY DIAZ

This lawyer and potential E PA administrator honed her skills in the trenches of environmental policymaking. Energy and transportation industry advocates fear that Nichols would arrive pre-programmed to seek wider regulation, but her record suggests she’s more pragmatist than ideologue.

D irector of climate and energy initiatives for Google. org and a former assistant secretary of energy, Reicher’s expertise in venture capital and green technology gives him far-reaching appeal. “People in this business should start with their own homes,” he says, “and learn about the technologies, and experience successes and frustrations.”

A career health-care policy expert, aLmbrew was at the helm of the health-care desk at the Office of Management and Budget under Clinton. Now a scholar at the Center for American Progress, her experience with the uninsured, Medicaid, and Medicare would be an asset for an administration promising comprehensive healthcare change.

Miami’s mayor, a Cuban immigrant, is considered the driving force behind his city’s recent downtown construction boom, and is something of an urban planning guru. The former Republican-tur nedIndependent championed Obama’s candidacy and praised his use of Spanish language ads, calling it “unprecedented.”

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Meet the titans: smart, smarter, smartest PAUL VOLCKER

MICHAEL FROMAN

LARRY SUMMERS

CHRISTINA ROMER

L o ngtime chairman of the Federal Reserve under Presidents Carter and Reagan, oVlcker is no stranger as far as dealing with recessions is concerned. This 6-foot7 avid fly-fisherman had indebted farmers park their tractors on C Street during the double-digit inflation days of the early 80‘ s.

Another Harvard L aw classmate of Obama’s, this CitiInsurance president and CEO has spent the majority of his career at the Treasury D epartment. Aside from being a member of the president-elect’s transition team, Froman is also in the running for a possible international economics or foreign policy post.

The for mer Harvard president and Clinton treasury secretary was one of Obama’s key advisers as the economic crisis unfolded, and will join him as head of the National Economic Council. His fans are hoping he will be able to avoid the various “hot button controversies” that have embroiled him in the past.

This Berkeley Economics professor is an expert on tax cuts and recession era policy, which will come in handy as chairman of Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors. Married to fellow Berkeley Econ professor D avid Romer, the couple shares a seat on the six-person panel that determines when recessions begin and end.

ECONOMIC POLICY

OTHER KEY PLAYERS • TIM GEITHNER • PETER ORSZAG

• JOSH GOTBAUM • LAEL BRAINARD

• SYLVIA MATTHEWS BURWELL • ROBERT REICH • LAURA TYSON • REP XAVIER BECERRA

The political centrist, lauded for making economic and business accessible to the people, has served as Obama’s economic advisor since his Senate run. A decorated competitive debater while at ale, Y explaining human behavior through economics is Goolsbee’s forte.

OTHER KEY PLAYERS

s he stated, calming the volatile markets will be President-elect Obama’s top priority. With sterling credentials, this team will be the first wave of trusted advisors in the hot seat, working with him to craft an economic stimulus package by Inauguration aDy.

• JAMIE DIMON

AUSTAN GOOLSBEE

• MICHAEL WARREN • AUDREY CHOI • BILL CUTTER • JIM ROOSEVELT • WARREN BUFFETT • MELLODY HOBSON

ERIC SCHMIDT

ROBERT RUBIN

ROEL CAMPOS

JASON FURMAN

DANIEL TARULLO

Theis Google co-founder, tech pioneer and member of Obama’s economic advisory council can at times seem to contradict himself. On one hand he believes in the power of small, innovative, hightech companies to create the middle-class of the future, on the other, his fortunes are tied to one of the behemoths of the tech landscape.

A lauded treasury secretary under Clinton, then director and senior counselor of Citigroup, Rubin’s critics point fingers at his role in establishing conditions for the present financial crisis. Rubin attended Harvard aLw for three days before packing his bags for a trip around the world. He ended up earning a J.D . from ale Y instead.

The for mer SEC commissioner was the first Hispanic to serve on the commission, where he presided over the Enron and WorldCom hearings. Campos serves on Obama’s economic advisory board, but is rumored to be in the running for SEC chairman, following the current occupant’s announcement that he would leave in 2009 .

K nown as a centrist with close ties to Robert Rubin, many union officials and liberals questioned the wisdom of Furman’s inclusion in Obama’s economic inner circle. Furman is parodied on the Glenn Beck Program as Obama advisor “Honkey Whitesville,” a recurring call-in guest.

The Georgetown L aw professor and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress joined Obama’s advisory team in 2006. Having worked six years for Bill Clinton, the last three as his go-to guy on international economic policy, Tarullo is a vocal advocate on the need for tighter financial regulation.

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Bundlers, backers, and buddies... SHEILA JOHNSON

DON BEYER

Black Entertainment Television co-founder and billionaire Sheila Johnson was one of Obama’s earliest backers, and continued hosting fundraisers for him throughout the campaign.Already a global ambassador for the non-profit CARE, there is speculation that she may be offered one of a handful of prestigious diplomatic posts in the Obama administration.

The Italian-born former lieutenant governor of V irginia owns eight olvo, V Land Rover, K i a and Subaru car dealerships with his wife, Megan. Still a force in politics, Beyer is aiding the Commerce D e partment’s transition, putting money behind his allies and creating new ties. A future political run is not out of the question.

• KEVIN DOWNEY

A friend of Obama’s since their days at Harvard L aw, this tech guru has Wa s h i n g t o n pundits speculating about the larger role that technology will play in an Obama administration. Genachowski has also served on the boards of Expedia, Hotels.com, and Ticketmaster.

Ike’s grand-daughter is an international security exper t and frequent political commentator, but the lifelong Republican recently switched her party affiliation to Independent, and passionately endorsed Obama in a speech at the D emocratic National Convention in eDnver.

This law school prof is one of the nation’s leading experts on election law, and a frequent commentator on issues of voting rights, voter suppression, and campaign law. Overton was two classes behind Obama at Harvard aLw, and has worked for the N D C, NAACP, and a few prestigious “white shoe” law firms during his career.

he nation united to show Obama the money, but many of the president-elect’s biggest backers hail from inside the Beltway. Curbed by personal contribution limits, most of these area highfliers raised more than 05$0,000 for the candidate, proving that friendships can weather presidential elections.

• JIM JOHNSON • GEORGE STEVENS • SARAH NIXON • SHOMIK DUTTA • JULIANNA SMOOT

SPENCER OVERTON

• SCOTT HARRIS

TIM BROAS

SUSAN EISENHOWER

WASHINGTON SUPPORTERS

OTHER KEY PLAYERS

This Winston &Strawn securities litigation attorney co-hosted one of the first.C. D fundraisers for Obama with fellow inner-circle allies Greg Craig and eKvin oDwney. A veteran of both the eKrry and Bradley campaigns, Broas, an avid marathon runner, said recently that his claim to fame is,“that I’ve been to 47Bruce Springsteen concerts.”

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

STEWART BAINUM JR A former Maryland state senator and chairman of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (Comfort Inn and EconoL o dge), Bainum’s father was a former plumber who opened a nursing home business and took it public in .961 Partly, as a result, Bainum Jr. has twice made the Forbes “400” list.

WILLIAM KENNARD

TOM PERRELLI

HOWARD GUTMAN

This managing director at the Carlyle Group and former FCC chairman was a tech advisor to Obama’s campaign, working alongside such fellow techies as Julius Genachowski and Google’s Eric Schmidt. Obama has promised to appoint the first ever chief technology officer, part of a broader initiative to create a more efficient, transparent government.

A former deputy assistant attorney general, Perrelli is considered one of the country’s leading media and entertainment attorneys, and was named one of the nation’s 04 most promising lawyers under 40 by The National Law Journal. He was also a classmate of Obama’s at Harvard L aw School, where they served together on aLw Review.

An original member of Obama’s National Finance Committee, this Williams & Connolly par tner has advised D e mocratic candidates for president, Congress, and governor. He also went “KStreet” on the HBO series of the same name, playing (what else?) a well-connected Washington attorney.

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TRANSITION Political insiders are busy vetting Obamaland

his mix of President-elect Obama’s political veterans and advisors has been assembling the team that will carry out new administration policies, and weighing the pros and cons of each prospective appointee. While many of them have been featured on previous pages (and tagged with T icon) the faces below are still working primarily on the transition process.

MICHELLE OBAMA’S STAFF The first lady’s right-hand women

ne of the greatest changes the White House has seen over the years is the importance of the role of the first lady.These two political veterans were instrumental on the campaign trail, and will bring their loyalty and knowhow to Michelle Obama’s work in the White House.

CHRISTINE VARNEY

JOHN PODESTA

DONALD GIPS

JACKIE NORRIS

MELISSA WINTER

The Hogan & Hartson lawyer, now serving as personnel counsel for the ObamaBiden Transition Project, was a prominent Hillary supporter who served in the Clinton administration as a federal trade commissioner and secretary of the cabinet. A voice for responsibility and privacy in technology, she brings her expertise to an already tech savvy administration.

K nown for his straight-talk and wit, Podesta has spent the last eight years presiding over a sort of “liberal government in exile” at the think tank he founded, the Center for American Progress. Unlike his fellow transition team co-chairs, Podesta declined a position in the new administration, pledging to return to C.A.P.

Cur rently the V P of corporate strategy for L evel 3 Communications, Gips served as V ice President Al Gore’s chief domestic policy advisor and chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s international bureau.

Michelle Obama’s chief of staff is a former high school government teacher who served as the president-elect’s Iowa state director, playing a key role in his Hawkeye State caucus victory. Her husband John served as John eKrry’s state director during his presidential run and Iowa Governor (and leading choice for secretary of agriculture) Tom iVlsack’s chief of staff.

Michelle Obama’s newly appointed deputy chief of staff was her first hire on the presidential campaign and served as her traveling chief of staff during the election. An 8-1year veteran of Capitol Hill, Winter was Senator iLeberman’s traveling aide during his V P run and the director of scheduling for his 2004Presidential race.

THE ‘NEW MEDIA’ TEAM

OTHER KEY PLAYERS • VALERIE JARRETT • PETER ROUSE • CAROL BROWNER • WILLIAM DALEY • CHRISTOPHER EDLEY

TED KAUFMAN

MARK GITENSTEIN

President of the Wilmingtonbased consulting firm Public Strategies and Biden’s chief of staff for the last 91years, K aufman will take over the vice president-elect’s old job in the Senate, ending rumors that Beau Biden would succeed the seat his father occupied for the last 63years.

One of Joe Biden’s most trusted advisors, Gitenstein represented the V P -elect on early transition matters (which his boss was too superstitious to discuss). espite raising eyebrows last D summer among the staunch “anti-lobbyist” wing of the D emocratic party over his years of Hill experience.

• MICHAEL FROMAN • JULIUS GENACHOWSKI • JANET NAPOLITANO • FEDERICO PEÑA • SUSAN RICE • SONAL SHAH • DAN PFEIFFER • STEPHANIE CUTTER • CASSANDRA BUTTS • PATRICK GASPARD • MELODY BARNES

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MACON PHILLIPS New Media iD rector

ANDREW BLEEKER eDputy New Media iD rector

• CHRIS LU

• JIM MESSINA

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bama’s campaign was the most tech-savvy political operation the world has ever seen. These are some of the professionals responsible for this achievement.

DAN SIROKER eDputy New Media iD rector

CAMMIE CROFT Online Communications Manager

JESSE LEE New Media Outreach

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BAND PLAYS ON

THE

Barack Obama’s melody is new, but Washington’s orchestra of insiders remains the same – Roland Flamini reports on who is trying to play sweet music to the President-Elect

n January 20, President George W. Bush rides into the setting sun, a new sheriff takes over at the White House, and the four-year process that defines democracy in this country starts anew. The “commentariat” – as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls them – has told the world endlessly on television, throughout blogdom, and in the mainstream press why this time it’s different. And so it is: but it might be worth noting that in Washington, some things have remained the same. The traditional power minuet to staff the presidency and the new administration involves, as usual, the Hill, think tanks, universities, and the big law firms. Besides military appointments, the president has legal appointing authority for thousands of jobs, and every chief executive invariably vows to choose the best and the brightest. In reality, filling the jobs gives the new president an opportunity to reward support, and ensure loyalty.

Shortly after the election, the NewYork Times (and other newspapers for that matter) started running profiles of possible administration appointees being considered by the Obama Transition Team, or hoping to be. Few, if any, lacked previous government, or governmentrelated experience. “Recruiting a new administration causes a significant manpower shift in Washington,” says one Washington observer. “If the party in power remains the same it becomes a matter of musical chairs.The posts vacated by people going to the White House and other branches of the government have to be filled. But when the party in power changes there is no revolving door for those leaving the administration, and the departure can be quite painful.” In another familiar ritual President-elect Obama has been bombarded with proposals, reports, and studies on policy issues from a whole artillery of specialists, interest groups, and academics.The aim is to try and capture his attention on everything from health to foreign

policy before a decision making mechanism locks into place at the White House, and outside input becomes more difficult. The flood of “How-to” documents includes, for example, a set of Congress-mandated proposals for reforming the National Security Council. The work of an ad hoc committee of ex-ambassadors and security advisers, among them Brent Scowcroft (advisor to George Bush Sr.) and former Undersecretary of State Tom Pickering, this is an important report that sets forth a structure for a key component of the presidency that doesn’t actually have one: today, the NSC takes whatever shape successive presidents want to give it. The Council on Foreign Relations and Brookings combined forces to prepare an expert report on the situation in the Middle East, and how to fix it. The Center for Governmental Studies and Indiana University have collected and delivered to Obama’s transition team policy studies from 20 think-tanks (readers can review them at www.policyarchive.org).

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BY ROLAND FLAMINI

It’s anybody’s guess how many of these ideas will end up in the new administration’s agenda, but the range of the CGS/Indiana ideas package, for example, is breath-taking, and includes such titles as “Women and U.S. Foreign Assistance,” “Time for a U.S.-Iranian ‘Grand Bargain,’” and “(Economic) Do’s and Don’ts for the Next U.S. President.” Much has been said about the hundreds of thousands of small donors who filled the Obama campaign’s war chest. But it’s not the $25 to $50 contributors who will move into the ambassadorial posts. A transition source says the team has been receiving the usual calls from, or on behalf of, major contributors discreetly dropping hints that they would be available for nomination as ambassadors. All heads of mission send in their resignation at the end of an administration, and few are confirmed in their post by the new one. After every election, career foreign service officers watch resentfully as the prestigious embassies – London, Paris, Rome – are handed out as prizes to major campaign contributors while the top diplomatic professionals have to scramble for the embassy in Djibouti like urchins fighting over leftovers in a Dickensian orphanage. It’s not as though business executives, politicians, and retired generals have distinguished themselves representing the U.S. abroad over the years. Some have, of course, but it’s the embarrassing misfits who are remembered. So far, there’s no indication that the Obama administration is inclined to alter the process. But Hillary Clinton is known to favor wider use of senior career diplomats in key posts, so a surprise may be in store. Every president brings with him the flavor of home, and the already noticeable influx of cars with Illinois license plates in the streets of Washington is testimony that Obama is no different. (For the past eight years it was cowboy boots worn with tuxedos.) But then, judging from the familiar names and faces in the incoming administration, Obama’s “Change Inc.” is not a matter of new faces, but of new ideas and spirit, and a new approach to what in Washington had become usual and mundane. As the Presidentelect put it at one of his recent press conferences, yes, these are not unknown names, but that’s not the nature of the change,“The change is me.”

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The reality is that while Obama was elected for a four-year term, he doesn’t have four years to show how the campaign rhetoric of change will work in practice. He has created huge expectations both in the United States as well as outside it. He has stated, rightly, that dealing with the economic crisis is his first priority as soon as he sets foot in the White House. But,crises don’t wait in an orderly line to receive attention, they jostle each other dangerously. As Peter Baker observed in the New York Times, “No president since Barack Obama was born has ascended to the Oval Office confronted by the accumulation of seismic challenges awaiting him.” On March 3, Obama must turn his attention to NATO when he attends its 60th anniversary summit in Strasbourg. The alliance’s controversial and so far unsuccessful role in Afghanistan will be at the top of the agenda. Before that, however, he must find $30 billion to fund the Iraq war. The Bush administration funded the conflict until January, and thoughtfully left him the burden of finding money for the new fiscal year. By December 2009, he has to decide whether the U.S. should follow Europe in setting a target for reduced CO2 emissions and sign the treaty that will follow the Kyoto Protocol – something the Bush administration has always resisted. Further down the line are a long list of promises he’s made to just about everyone to spend more on health care, education, universal insurance for children, on roads, bridges, and power plants.The trick for Barack Obama is to sustain the excitement and sense of regeneration created by his election, as he tackles the enormous burden he inherits from his chaotic predecessor. E.J. Dionne, the thoughtful Washington Post columnist, said that by voting for Obama the country “put a definitive end to a conservative era” rooted in the myth that Americans were divided by “a moral conflict pitting ‘the real America’ against some pale imitation.” But the new sense of coming together, strengthened

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Top: President George W. Bush with Sen. Barack Obama during the latter’s post-election visit to the Oval Office. (Photo by White House photographer Eric Draper) Left: Former Undersecretary of State Tom Pickering with former Russian Amb. Yuri Ushakov. Above: Former national security advisor Brent Scowcroft wih former Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski. Scowcroft and Pickering could be among the foreign policy experts counseling the new president.

by Obama’s post-election meeting with his Republican rival, John McCain, and Obama’s appointment of party rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, bemuses foreign observers. This is a new twist to realpolitik. Following the economic summit in Washington on November 15, the French newspaper Le Monde, complained that Americans seemed less interested in the 20 world leaders gathered to solve the global financial crisis than in reports about Obama’s negotiations with Hillary Clinton, and other key appointees. What they may not fully appreciate is that, for once, in Washington at least, the old French adage, plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose (the more things change, the more they remain the same), doesn’t necessarily apply.

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arahVaughn and I were sitting at a table in the Rainbow Room, 65 floors above Manhattan, listening as Ella Fitzgerald received an award; the only eavesdroppers were the galaxy of stars as we looked out onto the Empire State building. It was 1985. Ronald Reagan had just been reelected and Frank Sinatra had been asked once again to produce the Inaugural Gala. We were gossiping about whom he would invite to perform and were both pleased that our friend Ray Charles had been chosen as one of the headliners. In a whisper, “Sassy” (Vaughn’s nickname) told me of performing for Lyndon B. Johnson, and becoming so overwhelmed that she began crying uncontrollably after her performance. She recalled that just a couple of years earlier she couldn’t even get a hotel room in Washington, and then, she not only performed for the president, but he asked her to dance. One can only imagine her joy if she were here to see Barack Obama sworn-in on January 20th. Sinatra was one of the few performers favored and sought after by both Democrats and Republicans. While I originally met him through the Kennedys as a young boy, we re-connected years later through our mutual passion for politics. In 1961, Sinatra produced the iconic gala for President Kennedy’s inauguration, which was the first I attended (at age 13). I was wide-eyed as I watched the legendary names coming and going in snow-covered Washington. At one point I found myself face-to-face with screen legend Bette Davis bellowing in her distinctive New England accent. Forced to abandon her vehicle, she requisitioned me to assist her through the snow. As I helped her maneuver to the inaugural platform, we passed Washington’s grandes dames:

Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Edith Wilson, and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Standing in front of us were Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, and Sidney Poitier, with whom I would attend many inaugurations over the next four decades. By 1985, Sinatra had become a Republican and it’s from Reagan’s second inauguration that I have one of my fondest memories. I was attending a gala rehearsal when Sinatra remarked that he was tired of fancy food. What he really craved were a dozen White Castle hamburgers. I told him I knew a place we could go called The Little Tavern in Georgetown (now called Paolo’s) with similar style burgers. His face lit up like a little boy’s, and I quickly solicited the assistance of two motorcycle policemen, who had us jump into their sidecars for a ride through closed-off Pennsylvania Avenue until we reached Wisconsin Avenue and N Street N.W. I remember with great nostalgia that during this same inauguration, Sinatra, impressionist Rich Little, Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Selleck, Robert Wagner, and I decided to make a “crank call” to Bette Davis, with Little pretending to be Jimmy Stewart. We were all friends with Davis and thought it would be hysterical. Bette was not amused. (She had actually threatened to leave the country if Reagan were elected.) Later, at the White House reception, Sinatra and the Hollywood gang couldn’t wait to tell the real Jimmy Stewart and President Reagan about our prank. Reagan insisted on telephoning Davis to set the record straight. I gave him her number, as we gathered around the Usher’s office to listen in. “Hello Bette, this is Ron Reagan, I wish you were here ...” to which she replied “f-you” and hung up, thinking it was Little telephoning back in yet another of his voices.

By 1993, we were all celebrating Bill Clinton’s inauguration. This time I was actually sitting in the Presidential Box, accompanied by Belafonte, Poitier and their wives. I was now considered a presidential historian, and was regaling them with the story of how Abraham Lincoln had to slip through the ladies’ entrance of the Willard Hotel to foil an assassination plot. The president-elect, disguised in a woman’s cape and hat, was safely ensconced in his second floor suite when he wired his wife the message confirming his safe arrival: “Plums delivered nuts safely.” How prophetic that the festivities surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama will be in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. It was a war-fatigued Lincoln, who stood at the East Front of the Capitol to deliver the final words of his inaugural address: “With malice toward none … with charity for all … achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace.” With the completion of his inaugural ceremony, the Obamas’ young daughters will climb into the backseat of the official limousine and join their parents as they return to the White House, not very different from when Tad Lincoln jumped into his father’s carriage 144 years ago. In our turbulent world, it is reassuring to know that Obama will recite the same oath of office spoken by George Washington,Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. God Bless America and our nation’s new president. Presidential historian and author, Barry H. Landau, excerpts above from his forthcoming book, “The President’s Inauguration” copyright © 2008. above﹕ President and Mrs. Reagan at the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Gala with Barry H. Landau (far right), Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Eva Gabor, Merv Griffin, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jimmy Stewart. (Photo courtesy of the Barry H. Landau Collection)

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ou didn’t get a ticket to the Illinois State Society’s Inaugural Gala or Hawaii’s first-ever ball, which both sold out within days? Nor did you snag one to any of the official balls, so you won’t get to see President Obama dance with his wife? You have failed. Now get over it. As much as Washington is a company town, the inauguration is one party we throw for the rest of the world. The state society galas are not where you want to be. They will be filled with middle-aged out-of-towners with white sneakers under their gowns. These events will feature cash bars, where, after a 30-minute wait, you may discover that you should have purchased the drink ticket first in that other line by the door. “They’re like going to a chicken dinner,” says Kimball Stroud, a fund-raiser and eventplanner. Well, like a chicken dinner that runs out of chicken.The state balls are notorious for skimping on fuel. Contemplating the mess of four million crazed Americans jamming the streets, it seems the best choice might be a Thermos of hot toddies and a comfortable chair in front of the TV. Many old guard Washingtonians will sit the night out at private homes, although Buffy and Bill Cafritz are hosting a party, and the Kennedys are quietly planning a gathering at Hickory Hill. Even hostess Sally Quinn recently confessed to a friend that she hadn’t been to an official ball in many cycles. Then again, skipping out on the parties for this inauguration because you’re afraid of a little traffic seems a bit anemic, too. Okay. So you’re going to suck it up and go.

Or, at least try. First step: plan. Do not try to hit four parties in four different parts of town. Pick one, maybe two, in the same general area, then get tickets or get on the list. Most admission prices are $200 at the very least, which makes choosing one a smart move. (Talking your way into a freebie event is even smarter.) I asked several insiders for tips on finagling tickets, and got predictably Zen responses. Political consultant Marc Adelman said that if you want to go, you will go. “If you’re interested, you’re involved and you know folks,” he notes, adding that most of the action takes place in a mid-January flurry of invitation and credentials trading. Stroud recommends tapping bar owners and liquor company reps in addition to friends in politics and charities. As for which parties to target, look for good causes and corporate sponsors. It may be possible to take advantage of this year’s stalled planning process. MTV, which set the bar for hip inaugural parties in 1993, waited until late November to announce plans for its “Be the Change Inaugural Ball,” benefiting ServiceNation, on January 20 at the Ronald Reagan Building. BET, already hosting its Honors awards on Saturday night, will host a gala at the Mandarin Oriental. If you’re in the mood for navel-gazing journalists, queen of new media Arianna Huffington will host the Huffington Post Ball for 1,000 friends in a mausoleum for the old media, the Newseum, on Jan. 19. The Neweum will also stay open to the public until 11 p.m. on January 20. The latest night may be at Ibiza, where the

Champagne will flow at the numerous parties taking place during Inauguration Week.

Recording Industry Association of America is throwing its annual bash with the charity Feed America. The RIAA hosts a party no matter who wins – and, let’s face it, the bean counters in the record industry might have preferred McCain. You might find a more enthusiastic celebration at the Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Ball at the Mayflower, with guests like Rufus Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper, or at the Creative Coalition’s redundantly named Gala Inaugural Ball, where cochair men Spike Lee, Susan Sarandon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard and John Kerry may insure a sellout of even the cheapest $10,000 tickets. It may be time to consider a job with a catering company. Or, head to the Black Cat for Demand in D.C., a $10 celebration of change with the 1980s punk band, Anti Flag. Several celebrations have been planned for inauguration eve. Moveon.org was still getting its act together at press time, but expect a young, hip crowd for this Monday night party. Graffiti artist and Obama poster genius Shepard Fairey may make an appearance. Another magnet for A-listers will be the

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Impact Film Fund’s Sunday night party at a soon to be announced D.C. nightclub. The group’s convention parties drew stars like Kirsten Dunst, Forrest Whitacker, and Ben Affleck. All tickets will be distributed through corporate sponsors, which means networking is a must if you want to get in. Expect some guilty introspection from lucky ticket holders. After an election won with $100 donations, and a growing economic crisis, the excessiveness of previous celebrations may get scaled back. “It’s a fine line they have to walk,” Adelman says. “The historical proportion of this election is so great that it needs to be acknowledged and celebrated. On the other hand, we’re in bad shape and there needs to be some perspective. It just looks like poor taste if there’s a lot of excess.” What about excessive boasts from the host committee? A group called Young and Powerful for Obama is hosting a “collection of inaugural events” in January. Tickets are on sale, but no details have been decided. Given Obama’s threats to take on the influence peddling industry, there is some worry about the ethics of paying for parties. But lobbyists won’t be crawling into their K Street caves on Jan. 20. Lamell McMorris, a prominent African-American lobbyist, has reportedly reserved space for an after-hours private party at L2 and Café Leopold on Tuesday night. A few tips: Start early, dress for the cold and ladies should bring a big evening bag with room for a pair of flats. The throngs will ensure gridlock on the streets and sidewalks. Media agent Janet Donovan remembers spending two hours in her car trying to get from Georgetown to the Mandarin Oriental in January 2005. She suggests starting the night with dinner at a hotel bar with good prospects for celebrity spottings. “That’s much more amusing,” she says. “Part of it is seeing people. If no one comes, who cares?” If you don’t feel like celebrating locally, there’s at least one out-of-town option. The Texas State Society claims that its BlackTie-and-Boots Ball, Jan. 19 at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md., is sure to be the hottest ticket of the night.

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THE INAUGURAL PARTYGOERS’ GUIDE BEST LUNCHEON/PARADE WATCHING EVENTS • Few receive the coveted invitation to the post-swearing-in LUNCHEON IN THE U S CAPITOL ROTUNDA, strictly limited to about 250 guests, including the President and Vice President and their families, former presidents and first ladies, senior members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, high-ranking military, and the like. • FANCY COCKTAIL BUFFETS traditionally hosted for senior managers and high-net-worth customers of major banks (PNC, Bank of America, etc.) along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route. • PARADE WATCH PARTIES traditionally hosted for partners, associates and wealthy clients of major law firms (Covington & Burling, Vinson & Elkins, etc.) along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade corridor..

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• Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and his wife Rima plan to co-host an INAUGURAL PARTY with Mayor and Mrs. Fenty, Donald Graham, Leo and Grega Daly and Ken and Jackie Duberstein, Jan. 18, Kuwait Embassy Residence.

• The arrival of the Prairie State’s numero uno native son should make the ILLINOIS PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL GALA one of the top inaugural tickets, Jan. 19, Renaissance Hotel.

• Screen Acrors Guild/Impact Film Fund PRE-BALL DINNER with major stars, Jan. 20, undisclosed location • OPRAH WINFREY’S INAUGURAL PARTY, date and place not confirmed as of publication.

• Longtime Obama pals wouldn’t miss celebrating his home state at the HAWAII STATE INAUGURAL BALL, Jan. 20, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. • Bush II may be gone, but Lone Star State natives will nonetheless celebrate at the TEXAS STATE SOCIETY BLACK-TIE AND BOOTS INAUGURAL BALL, Jan. 19, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

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• Legendary songstress Dionne Warwick hosts the entertainment at two AMERICAN MUSIC INAUGURAL BALLS featuring Ludacris and other top performers, Jan. 20, Marriott Wardman Park.

• CELEBRATION OF CHANGE INAUGURAL BALL, sponsored by the Babyboomer Professionals, Jan. 17, Grand Hyatt.

• Louis Gossett Jr. honors veterans with Hollywood pals Ashley Judd and Patricia Arquette at the INAUGURAL PURPLE BALL, Jan. 20, Fairmont Washington. • The CREATIVE COALITION GALA INAUGURAL BALL, promises Susan Sarandon, Tim Daly, Tony Goldwyn, Spike Lee, Barry Levinson,Alfre Woodward, Peter Sarsgaard, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kerry Washington, Jan. 20, Harmon Center for the Arts.

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• The TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN BALL CELEBRATION OF MANY PEOPLES, Jan. 20, Hyatt Regency Crystal City. • The National Coalition for Technology, Education and Training BYTES AND BOOKS INAUGURAL BALL, Jan. 20, Folger Shakespeare Library. • The Asian-American PEARL INAUGURAL GALA raises funds for Smithsonian AsianPacific American programs, Jan. 19, Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

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his roster is neither the first, nor will it (inevitably) be the last to single out certain individuals, who, by virtue of birth, rank, wealth, or accomplishment, take part in the social life of the nation’s capital. Estimable precursors – drumroll here – include “The Green Book,” so-called for its faux green suede cover, which has appeared continuously since 1930; and The Blue Book of Washington, which ceased publication around 1990 after a century in print. The Social Register, sometimes called the “Black Book,” also contains the names of numerous prominent local figures, many hailing from so-called “blue blood” families, although its thin Washington edition was merged into a much larger 12-city national version in the 1980s. A key difference separating Washington Life’s list from the others – apart from having no discernible color – is that we do not publish a “phone book” of addresses and contact information, schools attended, club and yacht listings, and the like. Ours is merely an alphabetical nomenclature of people who make a difference by adding immeasureably to Washington’s political, diplomatic and cultural scene. Another point of contrast is size. Compared to the thousands of entries in other directories, WL’s Social List, currently about 700 names and counting, is a relatively small effort. As far as “official Washington” is concerned, we include only a select few of the more sociable (“dining out,” as they were once so charmingly called) members of the Congress, Cabinet, and Supreme Court. WL’s list shifts subtly with each edition.Those who die, move away, or get indicted are removed. So are divorcing couples, although they are usually reinstated when the dust settles. Former occupants of high office may remain, especially if the reputation they have earned in the community during their service bestows what is known as “permanent establishment” status. We are often asked how names get added. The answer is a bit complex. While our list is no hidebound Almanach de Gotha or Debrett’s Peerage & Baronetage (whose newcomers are mainly restricted to spouses and scions of royal and noble families), it does contain certain likely suspects.These include successive generations of American political dynasties (Taft, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Bush,

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et al.) who have settled here, plus elements of what we like to call the “Cave Dwellers,” i.e., longtime resident clans bear ing names like Lee, Clagget, and Addison, who, though they are rarely encountered, much less photographed in public, have contributed to the local scene for a century or more. There is a somewhat connected “old money” set (Rockefellers, Burdens, Mellons, various collateral du Ponts) who reside here but whose origins are rooted in other cities; and a much larger group whose pedigrees – and portfolios – are of more recent vintage. Fortune, fame and family ties do not, however, guarantee automatic inclusion, although generous measures of sophistication, bonhomie, and civic spirit may certainly speed the process. As far as philanthropy is concerned, giving to worthy causes has long been a way to earn the recognition of “peers,” although mere presence in what the late party chronicler Betty Beale liked to call “pay-asyou-go society,” provides no guarantee here. Finally, a word on selection. While there is no secrecy-enshrouded Skull and Bonery involved in giving the nod or withholding it, we do consult an ever-evolving number of confidential arbiters whose advice is respected in such matters, mostly longtime residents and wise observers of the scene. There is no application process or need for letters of recommendation. It is a year-round effort, blatantly arbitrary and non-comprehensive to be sure, and we do our best to get it right. Left: Angus and Sissy Yates and Dana and Timothy Rooney joined our photo shoot at the newly renovated and redubbed Fairfax Embassy Row Hotel. Eric Motley, Gwen Holliday, and Wolcott Henry (above) and Ghislaine and James Shallcross (right) are among those whose names appear on the Social List.

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Roderick and Kay Heller, Marion Guggenheim, Paul Greenhalgh, Yoriko Fujisaki and Japanese Amb. Ichiro Fujisaki, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Strobe Talbott, Clarissa Bonde, Gilan and Milton Corn

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES ABDO (Mai)

Mr. SMITH BAGLEY and the Honorable

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM ABEL-SMITH (Mimi) The Honorable and Mrs. TYLER ABELL (Bess) The Honorable DAVID C. ACHESON Mr. GLEN ACKERMAN and Mr. ERNESTO SANTALLA

Lawyer

ELIZABETH FRAWLEY BAGLEY

The Honorable HOWARD H. BAKER and the Honorable NANCY LANDON KASSEBAUM H. E. the Ambassador of Colombia CAROLINA BARCO Mr. ROBERT BARNETT and Ms. RITA BRAVER

Mr. THEO ADAMSTEIN and Ms. OLVIA DEMETRIOU

Mr. MICHAEL BARONE

Mr. CHRISTOPHER ADDISON and

Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES L. BARTLETT (Martha)

Ms. SILVIA RIPLEY

ROBERT BARNETT

Mr. and Mrs. HARRY BELIN (Susan)

Mr. and Mrs. JORGE ADELER (Graziela)

Mr. and Mrs. MORTON BENDER (Grace)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. (‘CHIP’) AKRIDGE, III (Sally)

Mrs. W. TAPLEY BENNETT, JR. (Margaret)

The Honorable MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT

The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM J. BENNETT (Elayne)

Mr. and Mrs. BRADDOCK ALEXANDER (Denise)

Mr. and Mrs. ADAM K. BERNSTEIN (Tracy)

The Honorable and Mrs. CLIFFORD ALEXANDER

The Honorable and Mrs. STUART A. BERNSTEIN

(Adele) Senator and Mrs. LAMAR ALEXANDER (Honey) H.E. the Ambassador of Yemen ABDULWAHAB A. AL-HAJJRI (Saboura)

H.E. the Ambassador of Jordan His Royal Highness

“Every time an administration changes – and I’m old enough to have seen them all since 1972 – new people come to town, new priorities emerge and the city changes in subtle ways. However, there is a wonderful, permanent Washington (both its residents and its institutions) that tends to stay very much the same and encompasses some very caring, thoughtful and interesting people.” Mrs. RONALD H. BROWN (Alma) Mrs. DAVID S. BRUCE (Janet)

(Wilma) Mr. and Mrs. MAX N. BERRY (Heidi)

Mr. and Mrs. E. EDWARD BRUCE (Marnelle)

Mr. and Mrs. ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE, III (Madzy)

H.E. the Ambassador of the European Union

The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES H. BILLINGTON

and Mrs. JOHN BRUTON (Finola) Ms. MAGALEN OHRSTROM BRYANT

(Marjorie)

Prince ZEID BIN RA’AD AL-HUSSEIN and Her

Mrs. WORTH BINGHAM (Joan)

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM L. BRYANT (Aliki)

Royal Highness Princess SARAH ZEID

The Honorable and Mrs. ROBERT O. BLAKE (Sylvia)

The Honorable and Mrs. ZBIGNIEW BRZEZINSKI

Justice and Mrs. SAMUEL ALITO, JR. (Martha-Ann)

Mr. ANTONY BLINKEN and Ms. EVAN RYAN

H.E. the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia

Representative and Mrs. ROY BLUNT (Abigail)

ADEL BIN AHMED AL-JUBEIR

(Emilie) Mrs. RUTH HALE BUCHANAN

Mrs. FRANCIS BOARDMAN (Ann)

Mr. and Mrs. WILEY T. BUCHANAN, III (Janis)

Mr. and Mrs. JOE L. ALLBRITTON (Barbara Jean)

The Honorable LINDY BOGGS

Mr. and Mrs. CHILDS F. BURDEN (Elaine)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT ALLBRITTON (Elena)

Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS HALE BOGGS (Barbara)

Mr. and Mrs. I. TOWNSEND BURDEN, III (Valerie)

H. E. the Ambassador of Kuwait Sheikh

Mrs. SAMUEL BOGLEY (Rose Marie)

Mrs. EDWARD B. BURLING, JR. (Frida)

SALEM ABDULLAH AL-SABAH and

Count and Countess PEDER BONDE (Clarissa)

Col. U.S.A.F. (Ret.) and Mrs. HOWARD L. BURRIS

Sheikha RIMA AL-SABAH

Senator BARBARA BOXER and Mr. STEWART BOXER

(Barbara)

Mrs. STEWART J.O. ALSOP (Elizabeth)

Mr. BENJAMIN C. BRADLEE and Ms. SALLY QUINN

Mrs. GAHL HODGES BURT

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT ALTMAN (Lynda Carter)

Mr. and Mrs. DAVID G. BRADLEY (Katherine)

The Honorable RICHARD R. BURT

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL ANSARI (Karen)

Mrs. B. RIONDA BRAGA (Mary)

The President of the United States GEORGE W. BUSH

The Honorable JAIME APARACIO

Justice and Mrs. STEPHEN G. BREYER (Joanna)

Mrs. PAMELA MOTA DE CUNHA APARACIO

Mr. and Mrs. ARTURO E. BRILLEMBOURG (Hilda Ochoa)

Mr. and Mrs. MARVIN BUSH (Margaret)

and First Lady LAURA BUSH

Mrs. R. W. APPLE, JR. (Betsey)

The Honorable NANCY G. BRINKER

The Honorable HARRY FLOOD BYRD, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL (Margaret)

The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM E. BROCK, III (Sandra)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN ARUNDEL (Christine)

Mr. and Mrs. RAYMOND C. BROPHY (Jeanette)

Mr. and Mrs. PETER W. ARUNDEL (Brady)

Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD H. BROWN, III (Diane Ray)

Mr. and Mrs. CALVIN CAFRITZ (Jane)

Mrs. MARTIN ATLAS (Liane)

Mr. and Mrs. PRESTON BROWN (Eva)

Mr. and Mrs. CONRAD CAFRITZ (Ludmila)

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THE SOCIAL LIST

SOCIAL YEAR IN REVIEW

WL’S PICKS FOR THE MOST FABULOUS PARTIES OF

BEST A-LIST EVENT The Kennedy Center Spring Gala MOST EXCLUSIVE UNDER- FÊTE WL’s The Young and Guest List BEST PARTY YOU’VE NEVER HEARD ABOUT ChloëCockburn’s wedding in Rappahannock County,Va. BEST BOOK PARTY Hill Harper book signing HARDEST INVITE TO COME BY Best Buddies 20th Anniversary ULTIMATE POWER DINNER Kuwait-America Foundation Dinner MOST OVERRATED Capitol File’s Black Book Party BEST GIFT BAGS Corcoran 1869 Society Fall Fête MOST MEDIA POWER The White House Correspondents Association Dinner MOST DRAMATIC The Washington Opera Ball at the French Ambassador’s Residence

Top: WL’s Young and the Guest List soirée is a favorite among the under-40 crowd. (Photo by Jonah Koch); Above left: Guests enjoyed exquisite wines from around the world at the CharityWorks 100 Point Wine Dinner. (Photo by Tony Powell); Above right: This year’s Meridian Ball featured sumptuous desserts and an outstanding silent auction. (Photo by Kyle Samperton)

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BEST ENTERTAINMENT Mosaic Foundation Benefit featuring the Grammy Awardwinning band Ozomatli BEST DANCING 2nd annual Harman Center Gala

SEXIEST CROWD Jeté Society benefit at the French Embassy BEST FASHION EVENT Fashion for Paws BEST BOYS’ NIGHT OUT Fight Night MOST INSPIRATIONAL Joan Hisaoka “Making a Difference” Gala BEST YOUNG PHILANTHROPIC EVENT 9th annual Starlight MidAtlantic “Taste of the Stars” Gala BEST DÉCOR The Corcoran Ball MOST LAVISH SILENT AUCTION Meridian Ball: White Meyer Dinner HIPPEST NIGHTLIFE OPENINGS Josephine POWER PHILANTHROPY AT ITS FINEST CharityWorks Dream Ball BEST FOOD AND WINE CharityWorks 100 Point Wine Dinner MOST POLLYWOOD AFI Silver Docs/MPAA Dinner BEST ‘CAVE DWELLER’ PARTY Ruth Buchanan’s 90th birthday dinner dance

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Mrs. PEGGY COOPER CAFRITZ

and Senator MITCH MCCONNELL

(Linda Hall)

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM N. CAFRITZ (‘Buffy’)

Mr. and Mrs. ALDUS H. CHAPIN (Dolly)

Mrs. STUART C. DAVIDSON (Sally)

Mr. DAVID CALLEO and the Honorable AVIS T.

The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN E. CHAPOTON (Sally)

Mr. JACK DAVIES

The Honorable and Mrs. O. DONALDSON CHAPOTON

Mr. WADE DAVIS and Ms. GAIL PERCY

BOHLEN

Mrs. CHARLES A. CAMALIER, JR. (Anne)

Mrs. DONALD S. DAWSON (Virginia)

(Mary Jo)

Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES A. CAMALIER, III (Patricia)

Ms. ELLEN MACNEILLE CHARLES

Mrs. MICHAEL K. DEAVER (Carolyn)

Mr. and Mrs. F. DAVIS CAMALIER (Lynda)

Prince and Princess DAVID CHAVCHAVADZE (Eugenie)

Mr. and Mrs. ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE (Alexandra)

Ms. LORI D. CAMALIER

The Vice President of the United States and

Mrs. HOWARD DE FRANCEAUX (Barbara)

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL CANTACUZENE (Elizabeth) Mr. and Mrs. RODION CANTACUZENE (Melissa) Mr. L. MICHAEL CANTOR and Ms. JENNY SPRINGER The Honorable and Mrs. MORTIMER CAPLIN (Ruth)

Mrs. RICHARD B. CHENEY (Lynne)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN “JACK” DEGIOIA (Theresa) Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM A. DELPHOS (Elizabeth)

The Secretary of Homeland Security and Mrs. MICHAEL CHERTOFF (Meryl)

Ms. CHRISTINA DEPAUL

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. CICERO (Catherine Conover)

Mr. PHILIP DEUTCH and Ms. MARNE LEVINE

Mr. and Mrs. BERNARD J. CARL (Joan)

Mrs. BRICE MCADOO CLAGETT (Diana)

Mr. and Mrs. FRANCIS COLT DE WOLF, III (Natalie)

Ms. MARGARET CARLSON

Mr. HENRY C. B. CLAGETT, JR.

H.E. the Ambassador of Spain and

The Honorable and Mrs. RICHARD W. CARLSON

The Honorable and Mrs. RAYMOND C. CLEVENGER, III

(Patricia) Mr. and Mrs. TUCKER CARLSON (Susan) The Honorable and Mrs. FRANK C. CARLUCCI (Marcia)

Mrs. JORGE DEZCALLAR (Teresa Valente) Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES J. DIBONA (Evelyn)

(Leslie) The Honorable WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON and Senator HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

Mr. and Mrs. C. MATHEWS DICK, JR. (Maizie) Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DICKERSON (Ann)

Mr. JAMES CARNEY and Ms. CLAIRE SHIPMAN

Mr. and Mrs. CALVIN H. COBB, JR. (Olive)

Mr. and Mrs. C. WYATT DICKERSON (Tandy)

Mr. and Mrs. JORGE E. CARNICERO (Jacqueline)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN COCHRAN (Barbara)

Representative and Mrs. JOHN DINGELL (Debbie)

Mr. and Mrs. JORGE J. CARNICERO (Rima)

Senator THAD COCHRAN (Rose)

Mr. BARRY DIXON and Mr. MICHAEL SCHMIDT

Mrs. CONSTANCE CARTER

Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW COCKBURN (Leslie)

The Honorable PAULA J. DOBRIANSKY

Mrs. MCGHEE CARTER (Marcia)

The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM S. COHEN

Senator and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER J. DODD (Jacki)

Mr. TOM CARVER and Ms. KATY KAY Mrs. EUGENE B. CASEY (Betty) Mr. and Mrs. HENRY C. CASHEN, II (Diana) H.E. the Ambassador of Italy and Mrs. GIOVANNI CASTELLANETA (Leila)

Senator ELIZABETH DOLE and

(Janet Langhart) The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM T. COLEMAN (Lovida)

The Honorable ROBERT DOLE Mr. and Mrs. PLACIDO DOMINGO (Marta)

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD T. CONROY (Sarah Boothe)

Mr. SAM DONALDSON and Ms. JAN SMITH

The Honorable ESTHER COOPERSMITH

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DONOVAN (Linda)

Mr. and Mrs. ENRICO CECCHI (Andrea)

The Honorable HOLLAND H. COORS

Countess ARCHIBALD DOUGLASS (Margaretta)

Mr. and Mrs. GIUSEPPE CECCHI (Mercedes)

Mr. ROBERT CORBY

Mrs. CHRISTINE DOWNEY

Mr. KEVIN ST. C. CHAFFEE

Dr. and Mrs. MILTON CORN (Gilan Tocco)

Dr. and Mrs. RONALD DOZORETZ (Beth)

Mrs. DAVID CHALLINOR (Joan)

Mr. and Mrs. WARREN J. COX (Claire)

Ms. ELIZABETH DREW

H.E. the Ambassador of Lebanon and

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT H. CRAFT, JR. (Margaret)

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD DUBIN (Elizabeth)

Mrs. ANTOINE CHEDID (Nicole) H.E. the Ambassador of Singapore HENG CHEE CHAN Rt. Rev. JOHN BRYSON CHANE, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, and Mrs. CHANE (Karen) Secretary of Labor ELAINE LAN CHAO

Mrs. DILLON-SMYTH CROCKER (Roma)

Mr. and Mrs. SPOTTSWOOD P. DUDLEY (Blair)

Dr. and Mrs. WILLIAM H. CROCKER (Jean)

The Honorable and Mrs. ROBERT W. DUEMLING

Mrs. BRITTAIN B. CUDLIP

(Louisa)

Mr. CHARLES T. (‘CHICK’) CUDLIP

The Honorable and Mrs. JOSEPH D. DUFFEY(Ann)

Ms. ANDREA BRUCE CURRIER

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT DUVALL (Luciana Pedraza)

Ms. LAVINIA CURRIER

SHEIKAH RIMA AL-SABAH Wife of the Ambassador of Kuwait

“It is a historic and exciting time to be representatives of our country in Washington, D.C. and we are privileged to be eyewitnesses to history. Embassies will take their cue from this young, gracious and energetic presidential couple and the social life on Embassy Row will naturally reflect their vibrant tone.”

The Honorable and Mrs. WALTER L. CUTLER (Didi)

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES M. CUTTS (June)

Mr. MARK EIN Ms. SUSAN EISENHOWER

Mr. JAMES P. ELDER, JR.

Mrs. JOHN CHARLES DALY (Virginia)

Mrs. ANN LIVINGSTON EMMET

Mr. and Mrs. LEO A. DALY (Grega)

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD ENGLAND, SR. (Lois)

Viscountess ALBERT DE PONTON D’AMECOURT

The Reverend Monsignor JOHN J. ENZLER Mr. and Mrs. RICARDO ERNST (Isabel)

(Gertrude) Mr. JOHN M. DAMGARD, II

Dr. and Mrs. AHMAD R. ESFANDIARY (Judy)

The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN J. DANILOVICH (Irene)

H. E. the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic

Miss REBECCA P. DARLINGTON

and Mrs. FLAVIO DARIO ESPINAL (Minerva)

The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS A. DASCHLE

Mr. and Mrs. MELVYN J. ESTRIN (Suellen)

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Charles and Evelyn DiBona, Tony Blinken, Ina Ginsburg, Denise and Brad Alexander, Roger Mudd, Yemeni Amb. Abdulwahab Al-Hajjri, Samia and Houda Farouki, Calvin and Jane Cafritz, Margaret and Marvin Bush

Mrs. BENJAMIN C. EVANS, JR. (Jan)

Mr. and Mrs. STANLEY N. GAINES (Gay)

The Honorable JACK EVANS

Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH S. GALLI (Shelly)

Mr. and Mrs. ACHILLE GUEST (Judith)

Ms. PAGE EVANS

Mr. and Mrs. DOUGLAS GANSLER (Laura)

Mrs. CHARLES E. GUGGENHEIM (Marion)

Mrs. ROWLAND EVANS, JR. (Katherine)

Dr. and Mrs. JACQUES GANSLER (Leah)

The Secretary of Commerce and

Mr. ARTHUR W. GARDNER

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM B. GARRISON, JR. (Mary)

The Honorable BRANDON H. GROVE, JR.

Mrs. CARLOS GUTIERREZ (Edi)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN M. FAHEY, JR. (Heidi)

Mrs. MELVIN GELMAN (Estelle)

The Honorable and Mrs. RICHARD M. FAIRBANKS, III

Rev. WILLIAM GEORGE, S. J.

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT M. HAFT (Mary)

(Shannon) Mr. and Mrs. A. HOUDA FAROUKI (Samia)

Ms. ANN GERACIMOS

Mrs. GILBERT HAHN, JR. (Margot)

The Honorable and Mrs. DAVID GERGEN (Anne)

The Honorable and Mrs. ALEXANDER M. HAIG, JR.

Mrs. NORMAN FARQUHAR (Elinor)

Mr. and Mrs. BERNARD S. GEWIRZ (Sarah)

The Mayor of Washington, D.C. and

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL GEWIRZ (Cleo)

Mrs. NAJEEB E. HALABY (Libby)

Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN B. GEWIRZ (Katrina)

Mr. and Mrs. GREGORY HALL (Wendy Adeler)

The Honorable and Mrs. JOSEPH GILDENHORN (Alma)

The Honorable and Mrs. LLOYD N. HAND (Ann)

Mrs. ADRIAN M. FENTY (Michelle) Mrs. SYDNEY (‘NINI’) MCNIFF FERGUSON

(Patricia)

Mr. and Mrs. RAUL FERNANDEZ (Jean Marie)

Mrs. CHRISTINA (‘INA’) GINSBURG

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD HANLON (Pamela)

Mr. and Mrs. LUCA FERRARI (Maria Chiara)

The Honorable and Mrs. DOUGLAS H. GINSBURG

Mr. THOMAS HARDHART and Ms. VIRGINIA SHORE

Mrs. GEORGE M. FERRIS, JR. (Nancy) The Honorable JULIE FINLEY Mr. JOHN D. FIRESTONE

(Deecy) Justice RUTH BADER GINSBURG and Mr. MARTIN GINSBURG

Representative JANE HARMAN and Mr. SIDNEY HARMAN Dr. WILLIAM HASELTINE

Mrs. HAMILTON FISH (Mary Ann)

Miss SUSAN GINSBURG

Mr. TODD HATHAWAY and Ms. NORA MACCOBY

Mrs. WILLIAM H. G. FITZGERALD (Annelise)

The Honorable and Mrs. DANIEL GLICKMAN (Rhoda)

Miss HOLIDAE H. HAYES

Mr. and Mrs. ROLAND FLAMINI (Diane)

Mr. and Mrs. DONALD GLICKMAN (Mia Martin)

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN A. HAYES (Theo)

Mr. and Mrs. MAXIMO FLÜGELMAN (Sedi)

Ms. JULEANNA GLOVER

Mr. and Mrs. WEBB COOK HAYES, IV (Sara)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT T. FOLEY (Carol)

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN GOLDBERG (Diana)

Mrs. JOHN W. HECHINGER, SR. (June

Mr. and Mrs. LEE M. FOLGER (Juliet)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN C. GORE (Antonia)

Mr. and Mrs. J. RODERICK HELLER, III (Kay)

Mrs. NANCY (‘BITSEY’) MCELROY FOLGER

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN GRAHAM (Cathy)

Mrs. RICHARD M. HELMS (Cynthia)

Mr. and Mrs. NEIL C. FOLGER (Izette)

The Honorable C. BOYDEN GRAY

Mr. WOLCOTT HENRY

The Honorable and Mrs. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. (Emily)

Mr. and Mrs. HERMEN GREENBERG (Monica)

Mr. JOHN HENRY and Ms. ANN CRITTENDEN

Mrs. YOLANDE FOX

Mr. PAUL GREENHALGH

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL HERRALD (Susan)

Representative and Mrs. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

Mrs. DAVID GREENEWALT (Charlotte)

Mrs. ANITA G. HERRICK

The Honorable ALAN GREENSPAN and

Mrs. CHRISTIAN A. HERTER, JR. (Catherine)

(Virginia) The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM E. FRENZEL (Ruth) Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS FRIEDMAN (Ann)

Ms. ANDREA MITCHELL Mr. and Mrs. G. LAUDER GREENWAY, II (Abigail Adams)

Mr. ROBERT M. HIGDON, JR. Mr. ROBIN HILL

Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED FRIENDLY, JR. (Pie)

Ms. NELSE L. GREENWAY

Mrs. JOSEPH HIRSHHORN (Olga)

H.E. the Ambassador of Japan and

Mr. DAVID GREGORY and Ms. BETH WILKINSON

Mr. CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS and Ms. CAROL BLUE

Mrs. RUTH NOBLE GROOM

Mr. JAMES HOAGLAND and

Mrs. ICHIRO FUJISAKI (Yoriko) The Honorable and Mrs. CRAIG L. FULLER (Karen)

G The Honorable L. EBERSOLE GAINES

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Mr. and Mrs. EDWIN S. GROSVENOR (Deborah)

Ms. JANE STANTON HITCHCOCK

Mr. and Mrs. GILBERT M. GROSVENOR (Mary Helen)

Mrs. WALTER J. HODGES (Margaret)

Mrs. MELVILLE BELL GROSVENOR (Anne)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTIAN C. HOHENLOHE (Nora)

Miss SARAH A. GROSVENOR

Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE F. HOLLADAY (Wilhelmina)

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Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE F. HOLLADAY, JR. (Winton)

Mr. and Mrs. HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN (Robin)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT HOLLENSTEINER (Letitia Baldrige)

Mr. and Mrs. SIMON T. JACOBSEN (Ruth)

Mr. and Mrs. STUART HOLLIDAY (Gwen)

The Honorable and Mrs. ANDREW JACOVIDES (Pamela)

The Honorable and Mrs. LINWOOD HOLTON (Virginia)

H. E. the Ambassador of Afghanistan and

Mr. and Mrs. H. CARTER HOOD (Amanda)

Mrs. SAID JAWAD (Shamim)

Mrs. OUTERBRIDGE HORSEY (Mary)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN JEPPSON, III (Giselle Theberge)

Mr. and Mrs. OUTERBRIDGE HORSEY (Georgina)

Mr. and Mrs. FREEBORN GARRETSON JEWETT, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN K. HOSKINSON (Ana) Mr. ARTHUR A. HOUGHTON, III

(Joan) The Honorable and Mrs. CLAY JOHNSON, III (Ann)

Mrs. LINDA L. HOUGHTON

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES A. JOHNSON (Maxine Isaacs)

Mr. and Mrs. EDMOND N. HOWAR (Margaret)

Mr. ROBERT (‘ROBIN’) JOHNSON

Mrs. PATRICIA E. HOWAR

H.E. the Ambassador of the Netherlands

Mrs. RAYMOND J. HOWAR (Pamela)

Mr. and Mrs. VERNON E. JORDAN (Ann)

Representative STENY HOYER

Mrs. HOWARD JOYNT (Carol)

Mr. and Mrs. HADLAI A. HULL (Ann)

Writer, etiquette expert and former White House Social Secretary in the Kennedy Administration

“These tough economic times point toward … more luncheons! They’re less expensive because people eat and drink less. They don’t take up as much time as dinner but you can get just as much done – and still show off your wardrobe.” Mr. and Mrs. CLIMIS G. LASCARIS (Carol)

RENÉE JONES-BOS and Mr. RICHARD HUW JONES

Miss JANET A. HOWARD

LETITIA BALDRIGE

Mr. W. DAVID LAWSON, IV The Honorable and Mrs. PAUL LAXALT (Carol) Senator and Mrs. PATRICK LEAHY (Marcelle) Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT E. LEE, IV (Carew)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. HUNNICUTT (Catherine)

Dr. and Mrs. LASALLE D. LEFFALL, JR. (Ruth)

Mr. AL HUNT and Ms. JUDY WOODRUFF

Mr. MICHAEL KAHN

Mr. LASALLE D. LEFFALL, III

The Honorable BONNIE MCELVEEN HUNTER

Mr. MICHAEL KAISER

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES LEHRER (Kate)

and Mr. BYNUM HUNTER

Mr. and Mrs. ALAN KAY (Dianne)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT LEHRMAN (Aimee)

Mr. and Mrs. MARVIN L. KAY (Dolly)

Mrs. EGBERT G. LEIGH (Lucinda)

General (U.S. M.C., Ret.) and Mrs. P. X. KELLY (Barbara)

The Honorable and Mrs. MARC E. LELAND (Jacqueline)

Mr. and Mrs. DAVID IGNATIUS (Eve)

The Honorable and Mrs. JACK KEMP (Joanne)

Mr. JAMES H. LEMON, JR.

The Honorable and Mrs. PAUL R. IGNATIUS (Nancy)

Mrs. KAY KENDALL

Mr. and Mrs. TED LEONSIS (Lynn)

Mrs. FRANK N. IKARD (Jayne)

Justice and Mrs. ANTHONY M. KENNEDY (Mary)

Mr. and Mrs. DANI LEVINAS (Mirella)

Mr. JOHN PETERS IRELAN

Senator and Mrs. EDWARD M. KENNEDY (Victoria)

Mr. DAVID LEVY and Ms. CAROL FELD

Mr. and Mrs. WALTER ISAACSON (Cathy)

Mrs. ROBERT F. KENNEDY (Ethel)

Mr. and Mrs. H. FINLAY LEWIS (‘Willee’)

Mr. and Mrs. C. OLIVER ISELIN, III (Swannie)

Senator JOHN F. KERRY and Ms. TERESA HEINZ

Senator and Mrs. JOSEPH LIEBERMAN (Hadassah)

Mrs. EUGENE ISTOMIN (Marta)

Mr. JOSEPH KEUSCH and Ms. JAN NEUHARTH

The Honorable and Mrs. HENRIK LILJEGREN (Nil)

Mr. JAMES V. KIMSEY

Mr. and Mrs. R. ROBERT LINOWES (Ada)

Mr. and Mrs. GILBERT KINNEY (Ann)

The Very Reverend and Mrs. SAMUEL LLOYD

J Dr. and Mrs. AARON G. JACKSON (Alexine)

Mr. AUSTIN H. KIPLINGER Mr. and Mrs. KNIGHT A. KIPLINGER (Ann)

Mrs. JOHN G. LOFFT (Vibeke)

Mrs. TODD L. KIPLINGER (Dana)

Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT ALAN LOGAN (Lydia)

Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN KNAPP (Diane)

Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES PILLSBURY LORD (Gay)

Writer

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER KOCH (Susan)

Mr. WINSTON BAO LORD

“When I looked at pictures of the Bushes and Obamas together at the White House, I thought of similar photographs of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower with John and Jacqueline Kennedy. Out with the old and in with the new! The Obamas will bloom. They are youthful, sympathetic and energetic and they will invigorate not only the old political institutions, but the old social institutions as well. Michelle Obama has all the attributes of a great first lady in the making – she’s smart, stylish, and has a great figure for clothes. She reminds me a little of my old friend, Jackie.”

Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD KOCH (Doro Bush)

JANE STANTON HITCHCOCK

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT KOGOD (Arlene)

Mr. and Mrs. TED KOPPEL (Grace Anne)

The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN D. MACOMBER

The Honorable THOMAS KOROLOGOS

(Caroline)

and the Honorable ANN DORE MCLAUGHLIN Mrs. POLLY KRAFT

Mrs. MARTIN F. MALARKEY (Elizabeth) The Honorable and Mrs. FREDERIC V. MALEK (Marlene)

The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES T. MANATT

Mr. and Mrs. CAMERON J. LACLAIR, JR. (Mary) The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES C. LANGDON, JR.

(Kathleen) Mr. KINSEY MARABLE Ms. ANN WALKER MARCHANT

(Sandy) Mr. and Mrs. CHISWELL DABNEY LANGHORNE, JR. (Barbara)

Mrs. WILLIAM S. MAILLIARD (Millicent) Mrs. CHRISTOPHER J. MAKINS (Wendy)

Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH KRAKORA (Mary)

Mr. and Mrs. ANTHONY LANIER (Isabelle)

(Marguerite)

Representative EDWARD MARKEY and Dr. SUSAN BLUMENTHAL Mr. and Mrs. DAVID S. MARRIOTT (Carrie)

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Thomas R. Pinkering; Judy Esfandiary; Dorothy and William McSweeny; Princess Yasmine, Prince Reza and Empress Farah Pahlavi; Jerry Rafshoon; Henry von Eichel; James Wolfensohn; Jordanian Ambassadaor Prince Zeid Al-Hussein and Princess Sarah Zeid; Liz and George Stevens; and Susan and Donald Rappaport

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD E. MARRIOTT (Nancy)

Mr. and Mrs. THEODORE A. MILES (Buffy)

Justice SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR

Mr. and Mrs. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR. (Donna Rae)

Dr. and Mrs. WENDELL G. MILES (Ann)

Mr. CHRISTOPHER OGDEN

Mr. and Mrs. FORREST E. MARS, JR. (Deborah)

Mrs. G. WILLIAM MILLER (Ariadna)

Ms. DEEDY OGDEN and Ms. MARGO L. CARPER

Ms. JACQUELINE BADGER MARS

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES P. MILLS, JR. (Deborah)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER OHRSTROM (Lilla)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN F. MARS (Adrienne)

The Honorable and Mrs. GEORGE MITCHELL (Heather)

Mr. and Mrs. CLARKE OHRSTROM (Molly) Mrs. GEORGE L. OHRSTROM, JR. (Jacqueline)

Mrs. VIRGINIA CRETELLA MARS

The Honorable MARY V. MOCHARY

Dr. and Mrs. ROBERT MARSHALL (Capricia)

The Honorable and Mrs. TOBY MOFFETT (Myra)

Mrs. RICARD R. OHRSTROM (Allen)

Mr. GUY MARTIN

Mr. and Mrs. C. BRAXTON MONCURE (Deborah)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER OLSEN (Michelle)

Mr. JUREK MARTIN and Ms. KATHLEEN NEWLAND

Mrs. WILLIAM S. MOORHEAD (Lucy)

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER O’NEILL (Chib)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN J. MASON (JoAnn)

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM S. MOORHEAD, III (Erika)

Ms. MAUREEN ORTH

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN MURDOCH MATHESON (Susan)

Representative and Mrs. JAMES P. MORAN (LuAnn)

Mrs. JOHN R. OTTINA (Mollie)

Mrs. BONNIE BUCHANAN MATHESON

Mrs. WENDY BURDEN MORGAN

The Honorable MARY M. OURISMAN

Mr. CHARLES T. MATHESON

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT MOSES (Patricia Kluge)

Mr. and Mrs. MALCOLM MATHESON, III (Gail)

Mr. ERIC MOTLEY

and Mr. MANDELL J. OURISMAN

Mr. ROBERT R. MATHESON

Mr. and Mrs. ROGER H. MUDD (Emma)

Mr. CHARLES B. MATHIAS

Mrs. PAT MUNROE (Mary)

General and Mrs. PETER PACE (Lynne)

The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER MURRAY (Carlotta)

Her Imperial Majesty FARAH PAHLAVI

Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS J. MURRAY (Evelyn)

His Imperial Highness Prince REZA PAHLAVI and

(Ann) Representative DORIS MATSUI

Her Imperial Highness Princess YASMINE PAHLAVI

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS (Kathleen)

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM CUSHING PALEY (Alison)

Mr. and Mrs. ERNEST N. MAY, JR. (Betty)

Mrs. JOHN U. NEF (Evelyn)

The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES S. PASHAYAN (Sheila)

Mr. and Mrs. TERENCE MCAULIFFE (Dorothy)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT C. NELSON (Julia)

H.E. the Ambassador of Brazil and

Senator and Mrs. JOHN MCCAIN (Cindy)

The Director of National Intelligence and

Mrs. JOHN S. MCCAIN, JR. (Roberta)

Mrs. JOHN D. NEGROPONTE (Diane)

Mrs. ANTONIO DE AGUIAR PATRIOTA (Tania) Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD PAWLIK (Deborah Gore Dean)

His Eminence Cardinal THEODORE MCCARRICK

Mrs. JOHN A. NEVIUS (Sally)

Mr. GEORGE L. PEABODY

Ms. DOROTHY MCGHEE

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM V. NEWLIN (Louisa)

Mr. and Mrs. MALCOLM E. PEABODY (Pamela)

The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS F. MCLARTY, III

The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM T. NEWMAN, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. PAYSON R. PEABODY (Karin)

(Sheila Johnson)

(Donna)

Mr. and Mrs. HAVEN N. B. PELL (Mina)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN (Cristina Vidal)

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT C. NICHOLAS, III (Lynn)

Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD MCLELLAN (Diana)

Dr. and Mrs. THOMAS P. NIGRA (Jane)

The Honorable JULIETTE CLAGETT MCLENNAN

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM A. NITZE (Ann)

Mr. MARK PENN and Ms. NANCY JACOBSON

The Honorable and Mrs. ROBERT S. MCNAMARA

The Ambassador of Monaco and

The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES H. PERCY (Loraine)

Mrs. GILES NOGHÈS (Ellen)

(Diana) Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM F. MCSWEENY (Dorothy)

H.E. the Ambassador of Bahrain HOUDA NONOO

Mrs. GILBERT MEAD (Jaylee)

Her Majesty Queen NOOR

H. E. the Ambassador of Morocco AZIZ MEKOUAR

Mr. GERSON NORDLINGER, JR.

and Mrs. MEKOUAR (Maria Felice) Mrs. PAUL MELLON (‘Bunny’)

Mr. FRANCO NUSCHESE

Mr. DAVID MERCER

Mrs. PHILIP MERRILL (Eleanor)

Princess ALEXIS N. OBOLENSKY (Selene)

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The Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives NANCY PELOSI and Mr. PAUL PELOSI

Mr. LUCIAN PERKINS and Ms. SARAH TANGUY Mr. JOSEPH G. PERPICH and Ms. CATHY SULZBERGER H.E. the Ambassador of Denmark FRIIS ARNE PETERSEN and Ms. BIRGITTE WILHELMSEN

Mrs. HAROLD C. PETROWITZ (Carmen) Mr. ROY PFAUTCH Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. PFLIEGER (Donna)

John Pyles and Barbara Harrison, John Firestone, Theresa DeGioia, Ellen Noghes and Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Noghes, Mai and Jim Abdo, Toni and John Gore, C. Bowdoin Train, Joe Allbritton, Janis and Wiley T. Buchanan, III.

Ms. MELISSA PHIPPS

Mrs. OTTO J. RUESCH (Jeanne)

The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS R. PICKERING (Alice)

The Honorable and Mrs. DONALD H. RUMSFELD (Joyce)

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL P. PILLSBURY (Susan)

Mr. and Mrs. WHAYNE S. QUIN (Ursula)

Mr. and Mrs. LOCKWOOD RUSH (‘Jackie’)

Mr. and Mrs. PHILIP W. PILLSBURY, JR. (Nina)

Mr. and Mrs. J. EUGENE QUINN (‘Margy’)

Mr. DAVID E. RUST

Mr. and Mrs. WALTER H. PINCUS (Ann)

Mr. THOMAS H. QUINN

Mrs. SALLY ENGELHARD PINGREE

Mr. BILL PLANTE and Ms. ROBIN SMITH

Mr. and Mrs. ANTHONY PODESTA (Heather)

The Honorable and Mrs. GERALD RAFSHOON (Eden)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN SAFER (Joy)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN PODESTA (Mary)

The Honorable MARY (‘MOLLY’) RAISER

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM SAFIRE (Helene)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN J. POHANKA (Lynn)

Mr. and Mrs. W. RUSSELL RAMSAY (Norma)

Miss PATRICIA BENNETT SAGON

Mr. and Mrs. CURTIS POLK (Amanda)

Mr. FRANK B. RANDOLPH

Mr. and Mrs. KYLE SAMPERTON (Kim)

Mr. KENNETH M. POLLACK and

The Honorable and Mrs. DONALD RAPPAPORT (Susan)

Mr. and Mrs. ROGER SANT (Victoria)

Mrs. ELIZABETH B. (‘BETSEY’) REA

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER S. SARGENT (Ann)

Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL S. REID (Juliet)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN A. SARGENT (Susan)

Ms. ANDREA KOPPEL Mr. and Mrs. ABE POLLIN (Irene)

Mrs. ANWAR SADAT (Jihan)

Mr. and Mrs. HERMAN PORTEN (Regina)

Mr. and Mrs. RANDOLPH W. RENCHARD (Lila)

Mrs. STANLEY J. SARNOFF (‘Lolo’)

Mr. and Mrs. NORMAN S. PORTENOY (Winifred)

Mr. JAMES V. REYES

H.E. the Ambassador of Mexico and

The Honorable and Mrs. COLIN L. POWELL (Alma)

Mr. PERCIVAL L. REYNOLDS, JR.

Mrs. ARTURO SARUKHAN (Veronica)

Mr. and Mrs. EARL A. POWELL, III (Nancy)

Mr. and Mrs. R. ROLAND REYNOLDS (Diana)

Mr. and Mrs. B. FRANCIS SAUL, II (‘Tricia’)

Lady PREVIN (Heather)

Mr. and Mrs. WAYNE REYNOLDS (Catherine)

Mr. and Mrs. B. FRANCIS SAUL, III (Dawn)

Miss JUDY LYNN PRINCE

The Secretary of State CONDOLEEZZA H. RICE

Justice and Mrs. ANTONIN SCALIA (Maureen)

Dr. and Mrs. JEROLD J. PRINCIPATO (Marjorie)

Mrs. WALTER T. RIDDER (Marie)

Mr. NICHOLAS B. SCHEETZ

Mr. and Mrs. FREDERICK H. PRINCE (Diana)

The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS J. RIDGE (Michele)

Mr. and Mrs. NASH WHITNEY SCHOTT (Aniko Gaal)

Mrs. ROBERT E. PUMPHREY, JR. (Lisa)

Mr. and Mrs. C. JACKSON RITCHIE, JR. (Jane)

The Honorable CAROL L. SCHWARTZ

Mr. JOHN PYLES and Ms. BARBARA HARRISON

The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES ROBB (Lynda)

Mr. ROBERT C. SCHWARTZ

Mr. JOSEPH ROBERT, JR.

The Honorable and Mrs. BRENT SCOWCROFT (Marian)

The Chief Justice of the United States and Mrs.

His Imperial Highness Prince

Mrs. EBEN PYNE (Nancy)

TONY AND CARLOTTA ‘BUFFY’ MILES

JOHN G. ROBERTS (Jane)

The Honorable and Mrs. IVAN SELIN (Nina)

Lawyer and Psychiatrist

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN ROBERTS (‘Cokie’)

The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM S. SESSIONS (Alice)

“If the Obamas get interested in the people and institutions of Washington, the social scene here will be much more globally diverse, with the White House once again at its pinnacle. We may even have a cultural renaissance of sorts, with many international music, arts and literary celebrities coming to visit.All that energy will surely spin off events that are going to be unlike anything we have seen here before.”

Senator and Mrs. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, IV (Sharon)

His Excellency and Mrs. ISHAQ M. SHAHRYAR (Hafizah)

The Honorable and Mrs. FREDERICK B. ROONEY

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES E. SHALLCROSS (Ghislaine Boreel) Mr. VICTOR SHARGAI

(Evelyn) Mr. and Mrs. TIMOTHY C. ROONEY (Dana)

H.E. the Ambassador of the United Kingdom

Mr. and Mrs. KERMIT ROOSEVELT (Priscilla)

Sir NIGEL SHEINWALD and Lady SHEINWALD (Julia)

The Honorable SELWA S. (‘LUCKY’) ROOSEVELT Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT M. ROSENTHAL (Marion)

Rear Admiral U.S.N. (Ret.) and Mrs. TAZEWELL T. SHEPARD, JR. (Jan)

The Honorable JONATHAN C. ROSE and The

Mrs. DONNA HAMILTON SHOR

Honorable SUSAN PORTER ROSE

Mr. and Mrs. MARK SHRIVER (Jeanne)

Mr. and Mrs. RANDOLPH D. ROUSE (Michelle)

The Honorable and Mrs. R. SARGENT SHRIVER, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. DAVID RUBENSTEIN (Alice)

ERMIAS SAHLE-SELASSIE HAILE SELASSIE

Ms. ROXANNE ROBERTS

(Eunice Kennedy)

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Mr. and Mrs. TIMOTHY SHRIVER (Linda) Mr. and Mrs. SIMON SIDAMON-ERISTOFF (Nancy)

IN MEMORIAM

The Honorable and Mrs. LEONARD L. SILVERSTEIN

The Honorable LUCIUS D ‘LUKE’ BATTLE HUNTINGTON T BLOCK

(Elaine) Mr. and Mrs. ALBERT H. SMALL (Shirley) The Honorable and Mrs. LAWRENCE SMALL (Sandra)

ELIZABETH A ‘BETTY’ BURTON

Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER WALLACE (Lorraine)

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN SMITH (Sally Bedell Smith)

BRICE MCADOO CLAGETT PAGE B CLAGETT GEORGE M FERRIS JR

(Mary Frances)

EVE FOUT

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL R. SONNENREICH (Linda)

The Honorable GILBERT HAHN JR

Mr. GENE SPERLING and Ms. ALISON ABNER Mr. and Mrs. DAVID J. STEEL (Susan Watters) Mr. T. GARRICK STEELE

JULIE ‘MUFFY’ JEPPSON STOUT PARK

Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD R. STETTINIUS (Sarah)

The Honorable PAUL G ROGERS

Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH STETTINIUS, JR. (Regina)

TIMOTHY RUSSERT

Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE C. STEVENS, JR. (Elizabeth)

NANCY LAMMERDING RUWE

Mrs. POTTER STEWART (Andy)

The Very Reverend FRANCIS B SAYRE JR

Mr. and Mrs. WYATT A. STEWART, III (Renée)

ROBERT ANTHONY ‘TONY’ SNOW

Mr. and Mrs. STUART STOCK (Ann)

PATRICIA STERN

Mrs. WALTER J. STOESSEL, JR. (Mary Ann)

JULIA TAFT

Mrs. AUCHINCLOSS STRAIGHT (Nina)

VIOLET THORON

The Honorable ROBERT S. STRAUSS

ALBERT G VAN METRE

Mrs. HENRY STRONG (Malan)

WILLIAM W ‘WILLIE’ WARNER

Ms. JOANNA STURM

Miss VIRGINIA WARNER The Honorable KEVIN T. WARSH and

JOHN R OTTINA

Mrs. ISAAC STERN (Linda)

Senator and Mrs. JOHN W. WARNER (Jeanne) The Honorable and Mrs. MARK R. WARNER (Lisa Collis) Mrs. WILLIAM W. WARNER (Kathleen)

JOSEPH A MULDOON SR

(Alexandra ‘Ali’Wentworth)

The Honorable and Mrs. MALCOLM WALLOP (Isabel) Mr. REDMOND WALSH and Ms. TIA CUDAHY

TODD L KIPLINGER MALCOLM MATHESON JR

Mr. and Mrs. JAMES MORGAN STERLING (Lisa)

Mrs. FRENCH CARTER WALLOP

Dr. CLARENCE D HINTON PRISCILLA LIGGETT

Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

Mr. and Mrs. MALLORY WALKER (Diana) Mr. STUART WALKER and Ms. NICOLE BAGLEY

DAVID CHALLINOR

Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL SNYDER (Tanya)

DAVID S BRUCE

Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT BLAND SMITH, JR. (Niente) The Honorable and Mrs. MARION H. SMOAK

Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE VRADENBURG (Trish)

J MICHAEL WINSTON

Mr. A. MICHAEL SULLIVAN, JR.

Ms. JANE LAUDER The Honorable and Mrs. C. LANGHORNE WASHBURN (Judith) Mrs. WALTER E. WASHINGTON (Mary) Mr. J. SEPTIME WEBRE The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM H. WEBSTER (Lynda) The Honorable EDWARD L WEIDENFELD and The Honorable SHEILA RABB WEIDENFELD Mrs. ERIC W. WEINMANN (Mary) Dr. SIDNEY WERKMAN The Honorable and Mrs. TOGO D. WEST, JR. (Gail) Ms. KATHARINE WEYMOUTH Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS WHEELER (Carol) Mr. and Mrs. HENRY C. WHEELWRIGHT (Celeste) Mrs. BYRON R. WHITE (Marion) Mrs. CHARLES SHELDON WHITEHOUSE (Janet) Senator and Mrs. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE (Sandra)

Mrs. MARY H. DAVIDSON SWIFT

Mrs. MARJORIE LEGARÉ HARDY TRAIN

The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES WADSWORTH

The Honorable and Mrs. RUSSELL E. TRAIN (Aileen)

Mrs. LYNN WILLIAMS

The Honorable JOSEPH DAVIES TYDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. PAUL WILLIAMS (Catherine)

SYMINGTON (Sylvia)

Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE WILL (Marie)

Mr. and Mrs. WESLEY S. WILLIAMS, JR. (Karen)

Mr. and Mrs. CURTIN WINSOR, III (Deborah)

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN T. TAFT (Christine)

Representative and Mrs. TOM UDALL (Jill Cooper)

Mr. ELLIS WISNER

The Honorable WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, IV

Mr. and Mrs. JUAN SANTIAGO URIBE (Mercedes)

Mr. and Mrs. GRAHAM WISNER (Rania)

The Honorable and Mrs. STROBE TALBOTT (Brooke Shearer) Mrs. W. WAVERLY TAYLOR (Edmée)

The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES WOLFENSOHN (Elaine)

The Honorable PAUL WOLFOWITZ

Mrs. JACK J. VALENTI (Mary Margaret)

Mr. ROBERT WOODWARD and Ms. ELSA WALSH

Mrs. DANIEL J. TERRA (Judith)

Mr. JAMES F. VALENTINE and Ms. KATHY KEMPER

Mrs. MICHAEL WOYEVODSKY (Xenia)

Mr. and Mrs. EVAN THOMAS (Oscie)

Mrs. INGRID VALTIN-KERN

Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN WYATT (Cate Magennis)

Mr. and Mrs. PHILIP THOMAS (Patti)

Mr. CHRISTOPHER T. VAN ROIJEN

Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM R. TIEFEL (Norma Kline)

Mr. and Mrs. PETER P. VAN ROIJEN (Beatrice)

Mr. and Mrs. MAURICE B. TOBIN (Joan)

Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIP L. VERVEER (Melanne)

Mr. and Mrs. ANGUS YATES (‘Sissy’)’

Mr. and Mrs. VLADIMIR S. TOLSTOY (Suzanne)

Dr. and Mrs. GIORGIO G. VIA (Anna Maria)

Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN J. TRACHTENBERG (Francine)

The Honorable and Mrs. RICHARD N. VIETS (Dorette)

Mr. GEOFF TRACY and Ms. NORAH O’DONNELL

H.E. the Ambassador of France PIERRE VIMONT

Mr. and Mrs. JEFFREY ZELL (Lauri)

Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL TRAEGER (Mariella)

Mr. HENRY VON EICHEL and

Mr. and Mrs. JEFFREY D. ZIENTS (Mary)

Mr. and Mrs. C. BOWDOIN TRAIN (Georgina

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Mrs. WARREN ZIMMERMAN (Corinne)

DIPLOMATIC DANCE

Global Whirlwind Ambassadorial spouses do lunch, a Wall Street tradition, and a Russian maestro BY GAIL SCOTT

THE LAST LUNCHEON The same sparkling fall day that Presidentelect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle toured the White House with its current occupants, First Lady Laura Bush said farewell to the ambassadorial spouses. Except for annual visits to see the holiday decorations, there has been little entertaining of the diplomatic corps in the Executive Mansion during the eight years of the Bush Administration. The last time was in 2005 when all the top envoys were invited to a two-hour reception. This time, Marine One was landing and the spouses got to see President Bush first. As he walked to the Oval Office, he waved and the spouses waved back from the White House’s ceremonial rear balcony. Back inside the Green Room, Mrs. Bush greeted each guest, then posed for the requisite group picture. Only two male spouses attended: Richard Huw Jones, husband of the Dutch ambassador, and Dunja Jurica, who is married to the ambassador of Croatia. Mrs. Bush told her 111 luncheon guests that Abigail Adams, the wife of America’s second president, John Adams, “used to hang her laundry to dry” in the elegant State Dining Room when the White House was still under construction and the space was windowless. The Adams’ son, John Quincy Adams, became the sixth president of the United States, and was the only presidential offspring besides George W. Bush to succeed to the highest office in the land. During the dessert of mini-lemon soufflé tart with blackberry confit, pianist Roger Williams played.When he told the mostly female audience

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that he had been performing there since the Truman Administration, many must have been wondering,“Who does his face work?” A silver Tiffany pen bearing Laura Bush’s signature, gold-wrapped with the Presidential seal, went home with each guest. One ambassador later quipped to his wife, “Well, at least, you have a pen. That’s more than I got!”

Above: Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen and Janet Langhart Cohen pose with one of the young Russian musicians at the Rostropovich tribute. Left: Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker helps ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

BEATING THE STREET Only Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker could turn a diplomatic corps trip to Wall Street into a success story. In the midst of what many call our worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Brinker and her party – on their fourth expedition outside the Beltway in her unique and popular series, “Experience America” – saw more than the typical sights in

the Big Apple. They talked to financial heavies and rang the closing bell at the N.Y. Stock Exchange itself. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and top financiers met with the group, giving them a chance to discuss global economic issues with some of America’s top financial leaders. Brinker’s last “Experience America” trip will be in January to Houston and Dallas, where the Bushes are known to be house hunting to be closer to the soon-to-be-built Bush Presidential Library.

RUSSIA’S ROSTROPOVICH For his first official event, newly-arrived Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak and his wife Natalia chose to host a “Gala Tribute to Maestro Rostropovich,” to honor the late, beloved world class cellist, conductor, and National Symphony Orchestra artistic director (1977-1994), who then became “Conductor Laureate” of the NSO. Mstislav Rostropovich, known always as “Slava” – the Russian word for “glory” – died in 2007 at age 80. He was also an accomplished pianist who accompanied his wife, Russian soprano GalinaVishnevskaya, who survives him as do two daughters, Olga and Elena. Olga, president of the Rostropovich Foundation, planned the American tribute with the International Firebird Arts Foundation and the Embassy to create a spectacular musical showcase for the dozens of extraordinary young Russian musicians who were flown in for three days of festivities. “This is an explosion of young Russian talent,” said former Rep. James W. Symington, one of 700 guests attending the black-tie gala in the Russians’ gilded ballroom, the first of three stunning musical evenings.The other two were held at the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress (which was co-sponsored by the Embassy of Azerbaijan, the country of the Maestro’s birth). Readers wishing to get in touch with Gail Scott can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.

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Lizette Corro and Janet Cam

Stephanie Canitzano and Enid Mendez

Panamanian Amb. Fred Humbert

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RUM AND CIGARS PARTY Dominican Ambassador’s Residence PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

FINAL FIESTA A=er four years, it’s hard to call the popular ambassador of the Dominican Republic and his wife anything but “Flavio” and “Minerva.” Most of us even say “DR” now! When the Espinals leave Washington in January, all their friends will want to tag along – not just for the warm weather, sunny beaches, and great golf, but because they are so much fun. SIP AND PUFF At least there was a chance to celebrate by sampling the country’s best-known exports one last time. Yes, it was cold in the garden, but warm welcomes and big smiles, rich Brugal rum and fat Procigars, and always, the luscious food of chef Altagracia Candelario, made it yet another party to remember. Adios, amigos!

Concita Sarnoﬀ and Roberto Alvarez

Minerva and Dario Espinal

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STILL WONDER-FULL At the National Museum of omen W in the Arts cabaret benefit, TV’s former “W onder oman,” W Lynda Carter, swooped, boogied, and strutted –then slinked across the stage like a sleek panther. In a rich, chocolaty voice, she belted out rock’n’roll, Broadway show tunes, and classic ballads to win a standing ovation for her hour-long show. NMW A founder Wilhelmina ‘Billie’ Holladay presented Carter with the museum’s ifetime Achievement in the Performing Arts L Award for her singing career as well as her five television specials and the TV series. Patti Sowalski won praise for chairing the event, which featured an excellent dinner and dramatic, flame-red centerpieces. Hardworking American Red Cross chairwoman Bonnie McElveen-Hunter knew how to have fun. She was dancing in place to yLnda’s songs as she led tablemates, arms locked, swaying side

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to side, in rhythm. Others attending included: Mary Mochary and Phil Wine, Carol and Climis Lascaris, Ahmad and Judy Esfandiary, Irene Natividad and Andrea Cortese, Sunny Scully, Caroline Boutté, Marlene and Fred Malek, Lisa Pumphrey, and Dr. Milton Corn and Gilan Tocco Corn (who co-directs the museum’s

Shenson Chamber Music Concert Series which the evening helped benefit).

ANOTHER WONDER The amazing Lolo Sarnoff, still active and involved at 92and counting, received much deserved praise from Ambassador Pierre Vimont at the French embassy reception in her honor. How is she wonderful? L et me count the ways –well, actually, the ambassador did that for us by citing the Swiss-born artist’s orld W ar W II stint as a driver for the Red Cross, her scientific work as co-inventor of the E lectro-Phrenic Respirator (which replaced the iron lung), her Left: Lolo Sarnoff addresses pioneering of fiber the crowd after receiving optics and plexiglas the Ordre des Arts et Lettres sculptures (see her from French Ambassador Pierre Vimont. (Photo by piece The Flame, Gene Carl Feldman) Below: which has been Lynda Carter in performance at the National Museum of on exhibit at the Women in the Arts. (Photo K e nnedy Center’s by Laurie Black) Opera House since it opened), and her longrunning presence, as philanthropist and volunteer, with many of aW shington’s landmark charities. By founding Arts For The Aging 20 years ago, with its network of dedicated teachers,

she has brought art to brighten the lives of the area’s elderly and infirm, and to aid them in combating aging problems. After Vimont finished the litany, L olo exclaimed, “My French grandmother would have loved it!” when he decorated her as a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres. Among the 06 present: Nina Pillsbury, Ann Boyd, Ana Utley, Bill Webster, Shahin Mafi, Evelyn Nef, Lovida and Bill Coleman, Olga Hirshhorn, Grace Bender, Dr. Steven and Julia Hopping and uJ lia’s brother and sister, Eduardo Sevilla and Lorena Sevilla-Somoza, Dr. Doree Lynn, Debby and John Toll, and Dean and Cathi Philpott, who hosted many of the same people at their home a few nights earlier.

FORE! Talk about over-achievers, here’s another: Kathy Kemper, founder of the Institute for E ducation (which helps develop leadership u qalities in youths), who, when she isn’t posting Hill Pundit items, organizes her group’s recent Ambassadors Cup for golfers. Tee-off at Congressional Country Club was at 7:30 a.m., followed by a jolly luncheon with almost everyone but the dog winning a prize. The lineup included Swiss ambassador Urs Ziswiler and his wife Ronit, Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson , Belgian Ambassador Dominique Struye de Swielande, and former Secretary of aLbor Ann McLaughlin Korologos and Tom Korologos, who was our ambassador to Belgium. For her philanthropic efforts, Beverly Perry, Pepco’s senior vice president for government affairs and public policy, was presented the IFE0208 eLadership Award by former Mayor Anthony Williams, who won it in 0 207. Readers wishing to get in touch with Donna can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.

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WELCOME HOME “We missed it when it was gone, but now its back,” said Vernon Jordan, waxing rhapsodic about a long-missed haunt as he, his wife, Ann, and co-hosts Bill and Buffy Cafritz welcomed guests to dinner at the Jockey Club. Re-opened a=er 10 years with a chef poached from New York’s 21, “The Jockey” is back with so= lighting, the old redand-white-checked tablecloths, and all the social set’s fa<ening favorites: crab cakes, puff potatoes, Dover sole, rack of lamb, and dessert soufflés. THE GANG’S ALL THERE Polly Kra , Ben Bradlee, George and Liz Stevens, Molly Raiser, James Billington, Debbie Dingell, and Gahl Burt.

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT Hunky local firefighters escorted the ladies into the silvery ballroom for drinks and dinner benefiting efforts to reduce domestic violence. SURPRISE PRIZE Actress Kathleen Turner was duly impressed when two firemen stripped to the waist a=er auctioning their shirts to top bidders. DULY NOTED Past chairwomen Holidae Hayes, Debra Lee, Holly Muldoon, Norma Ramsey, and Ann Walker-Marchant were honored before the much-anticipated arrival of gents from Fight Night.

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AGING IN PLACE: Former Al Gore aide and current Glover Park Group partner Mike Feldman celebrated the big four-oh with humor and grace, pu<ing up with various friendly shenanigans at Joe Lockhart’s house that included a trick photo montage showing him progressively aging to the 100 mark and the inevitable snarky comments (“Women want Mike Feldman. Men want to be Mike Feldman.”) PRESENTS Quite a few, including “Happy Birthday” recorded by U2 and a rather nice bo<le of vintage 1968 wine to mark the occasion from the absent Al and Tipper. PRESENT Jon and Dorothea Bon Jovi ﬂew in for the party, joining the inevitable Democratic A-Listers plus various media types including Tammy Haddad, Jay Carney and Claire Shipman, and Betsy Fischer.

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EVOLUTION OF STYLE That was the overall theme of the re-opening of K Street’s Lima Lounge a=er their “evolution week,” which coincided with the launch of WL’s annual Style issue. Local fashion gurus mixed and mingled with other WL stars while sampling Lima’s new menu items and exploring the re-vamped and re-styled three ﬂoors of the lounge, which now includes a new top-ﬂoor bar among other additions. THE FASHIONISTAS NuNu Deng, James Woodyard, Cole Sharp, Brian Komar, Kadrieka Maden, Adam Hasler, Pepper Watkins, and Becca Glover.

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SADDLE UP Guests donned â&#x20AC;&#x153;boots and blingâ&#x20AC;? and kicked up their heels to beneďŹ t Autism Speaks while enjoying the festivities at the Washington International Horse Show. Whether chowing down on old-fashioned BBQ, cu<ing a rug on the dance ďŹ&#x201A;oor, or braving the mechanical bull, everyone got a taste of the Wild West thanks to co-chairs Shelly Galli, Juliet Reid, and Reg Ste inius. COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS Gwen Holliday, Wendy Block, Chris Hughes, Sissy Yates, Monica and John Darvish, and Adam Bernstein.

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WASHINGTON BALLET CAST PARTY Spanish Ambassador JORGE DEZCALLAR (center) greeted The Washington Ballet’s chairwoman, SYLVIA DE LEON, and artistic director, SEPTIME WEBRE, at a cast party at his residence following the company’s fall premiere. / SONA KHARATIAN with choreographer NACHO DUATO and dancer JARED NELSON (Photos by Tony Powell)

CHORAL ARTS PARTY AT AFGHAN RESIDENCE CATHERINE C JONES, chairwoman of the Choral Arts Society’s Christmas concert and dinner, greeted guests with ﬁnance chairwoman DIANE SCHAEFFER and PETER SCHAEFFER / DEBRA KRAFT, ABIGAIL BLUNT, hostess SHAMIN JAWAD and Rep. ROY BLUNT were spo<ed at the Afghan embassy residence. / (Photos by Ellie Kaufman)

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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE HENRY and GALE PETRONIS stand by their 1929 Buga<i Type 46S Convertible Sedan, one of many antique automobiles on display at this year’s Concours d’Elegance in St. Michaels, Md. /Event cochairmen GEORGE WALISH and BETSY TUTTLE. (Photos by Robert Lo )

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Change YOU CAN LIVE IN

From their political campaign advertisements to a modern revival of their Potomac home, Marius and Nancy Penczner are all about crafting new beginnings BY E R N E STO SA N TA L L A A I A P H OTO G R A P H Y BY M O R G A N H OWA R T H A N D G E O F F R E Y H O D G D O N HAIR AND MAKEUP CAROLA MYERS

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s an architect, I’m constantly faced with change, not only in the physical appearance of the properties I work with, but also the change my clients experience in their lives and hope to infuse into their homes. Marius and Nancy Penczner are no different. Following a career renaissance, the couple came to me hoping to transform their Center-Hall Colonial home in Country Glen. I adhere to the philosophy that a home should be functional yet reflective of the owner’s personalities. Getting to know the dynamic couple before I began redesigning their property was a lesson in two intertwined lives lived passionately and creatively. In the ’70s, while on hiatus from touring with his band, Black Oak Arkansas, Marius took a film production class at the University of Memphis. Serendipitously, Nancy, then a violin student, enrolled in a film editing class. Filmmaker meets film editor. A love for music and movies soon coalesced with a love for each other. They tied the knot three years later and began to apply their passion for film, music, and each other into the Nashville-based music video production business, Penczner Productions. In 1983, just two years after the launch of MTV, Marius directed the ZZ Top music video, “TV Dinners” through Ardent Recording Studios. That success was followed with Travis Tritt’s “American Flyer” and “Bible Belt,”

The dining room, previously enclosed and removed from the rest of the house, is seen from the family room and framed by a loggia of square columns. A light fixture by Kevin Reilly for Holly Hunt has a casual elegance. The dining table and chairs are Michael Vanderbyl for Baker. Photo: Geoffrey Hodgdon

Opening Page: In the family room, French doors connect the room to the garden beyond, flanking a custom media center designed by Studio Santalla. Modern classic furniture by Donghia is the perfect place to relax in style. On the coffee table, a kiln-formed glass piece “Reach” by Washington artist Andres Tremols, glows as light filters through it. (Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon) Left: Marius and Nancy Penczner. (Photo by Morgan Howarth) / The Penczners’ bed incorporates a Primitive-style folding screen by Tony Palazzo as headboard and antique Korean chests as nightstands. The chair is Barbara Barry for McGuire. (Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon)

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and in 1993, the music documentary “My lO d rFiend,” with two of the great names in rock’n’roll, Carl Perkins and Paul McCartney. It was then, when Marius was reaching new heights in the music industry, that fate steered him in a different direction.

Scene 1: Getting Political Producing a political ad for a sheriff ’s race led Marius to a work for D on Sundquist’s congressional and gubernatorial bids in Tennessee. iW th a foot in the political world but still focused on the music industry, the Penczners got the call. “O ne day, I answered the phone and was asked, ‘how would you like to create ads for the 9196Clinton/Gore presidential reelection campaign?’” Marius recalls. “H ow could we turn that down? eW took the job.” iW th a dream contract in hand, the couple relocated toashington W with their sons Paul and Andrew. Since then, Penczner Media has been a visual force behind political change, having crafted presidential campaign ads for Clinton/Gore in 9196 , Gore/Lieberman in 2000 and oJ hn Edwards in 2003and 2007 . Still working outside the eBltway, the couple produced work for eFdEx, oFrd, and dNeX T’s “O ne Take Georgie,” which received nearly a million views onouTube Y and was featured on rBoadway’s “Laughing Liberally” comedy program.

Scene 2: A Home for Washington Their move provided a chance to create a home reflective of the couple’s professional and geographical shift. iW th Nancy’s vote of confidence and her mantra of “let go and let Ernesto,” a door to a creative and long-term collaboration was opened. The Penczners’ home, similar to many in theashington W area, is a Center-H all Colonial

Above: Mirrored medicine cabinets flanked by glowing light fixtures give the master bathroom the illusion of natural light. A soft, warm color palette imparts a sense of serenity to the space. Purist collection plumbing fixtures by Kohler. (Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon) Right: Traditional Royal Worcester Blind Earl “raised” heirloom china and jade collections are displayed on contemporary Bo Concept shelving flanking an armoire from Atmosphere to create a striking contrast. Barbara Barry club chairs for Baker are covered in Donghia fabric. (Photo by Morgan Howarth)

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“ONE DAY, I ANSWERED THE PHONE and was asked, ‘how would you like to create ads for the 1996 Clinton/Gore presidential re-election campaign?’ ”

with separate rooms for living and entertaining. In situations where my clients are concerned with space limitation, an addition is often requested. To provide larger living quarters without sacrificing aesthetics, we decided to effectively redesign the existing layout of the home. The strategy was to open the main rooms to one another and in turn, open the house to the outdoors allowing for unobstructed garden views. The concept seemed simple, but it’s a big step to go from renderings to demolition and construction. Seeing a house virtually gutted isn’t easy, but I assured the Penczners that the way they use and think about their home would be transformed. The redesigned rooms are open, light, and in harmony with the original architecture of the structure. The front and back rooms are connected, allowing naturally filtered light into

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the now spacious room all day. In contrast with the compartmentalized former design, the more functional and aesthetically appealing new look allows for more energy efficiency. The family room, enlarged by incorporating an adjacent space, now serves as a screening room, informal entertaining room, and dining room. An otherwise relegated living room, with an adjacent fireplace, has become Nancy’s home office suite. To further consolidate their unique personal style, the art they’ve collected over the years – an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, heirloom china, and antiques – is now incorporated in their living space.

Scene 3: The Art of Personal Space The Penczners’ uncommon interests also contribute to their strong union. Nancy participates in two to three mini-triathlons a

Above: “Pale Gold Gleams II” by Pauline Ziegen (Donald Sultan school) hangs over an antique chest with an heirloom sterling silver tureen. In the background, paintings by Paul Penczner (Marius’ father) hang above custom silverware chests designed by Studio Santalla. The room’s traditional and contemporary qualities are enhanced by the Donghia sofa-daybed, stone mantelpiece and custom designed area rug by Studio Santalla. (Photo by Morgan Howarth)

year with her girlfriends. In 2009, they’re poised to compete in “The Iron Girl Triathlon” in Las Vegas. Marius is passionate about experiencing other people’s art, particularly film or music. Leisure time is for working on personal photography and writing projects. To balance his artistic bent, he develops the technical side of his trade by keeping up on new technologies and software – his instruments of choice in the 2.0 world. The Penczners have invested a lifetime in their team, which has involved a lot of change and open-mindedness. Their new home now supports this philosophy. Not surprisingly, their sons are both film majors, looking no further than home for their ideal mentors. Could there be a family filmmaking dynasty in the future? Either way, the Penczners will continue to create the change they believe in on a professional and personal level.

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Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-level colonial is only the 3rd home in the development to go on the market in 10 years. An entertainer’s dream, this 7-bedroom, 5.5-bath home features a walkout basement with a 10-seat wet bar and a media room. Chevy Chase Ofﬁce 202.363.9700.

This gorgeous, 2-story condominium with a loft boasts an incredible location near Metro, shops, and D.C.’s “Rodeo Drive”. This prestigious, secure building includes an elegant lobby and 24-hour concierge. A private, rooftop deck with a gas grill and 4 parking spaces convey. Kent Madsen 202.255.1739/ 202.363.1800 (O).

This unique designer home in the heart of Bethesda is close to shopping and entertainment. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath renovated home has a granite chef’s kitchen with updated appliances, a library, and a 3-car garage. A guest house and putting green are included on the .73-acre lot. Bethesda All Points Ofﬁce 301.229.4000.

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Washington, D.C. $1,175,000 This beautifully renovated, 3-level brick row house is sited in the vibrant Logan/U Street neighborhood. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home includes a chef’s kitchen, a deck, and an additional 1-bedroom, 1-bath, high-end rental unit. Woodley Park Ofﬁce 202.483.6300.

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This immaculate home sited on .85 acres on a quiet culde-sac in McAuley Park features a gourmet kitchen and an inviting porch and deck. A stunning master suite, 4 additional bedrooms, a walkout lower level, and a terraced yard with room for a pool complete the residence. Wendy Banner 301.365.9090/ 301.907.7600 (O).

This new 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath colonial is sited on a quiet lane next to a park. With 6,200 square feet, the home is appointed with custom moldings, wide plank ﬂoors, a stone and marble high-end kitchen, a family room with a coffered ceiling, and a master suite with a ﬁreplace. Pamela Powers 202.253.0754/ 301.983.0060 (O).

Offering a beautiful country club setting, this 10,000-squarefoot home is sited on 2.3 acres. Private spaces include an expansive master suite with a sitting room and ﬁreplace, an in-law suite, and 4 additional en suite bedrooms. Lovely formal and family spaces make this home inviting to all. Bethesda All Points Ofﬁce 301.229.4000.

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This Massachusetts Avenue Heights dream home has been fully renovated with top-of-the-line finishes throughout its 4 levels. A spectacular kitchen and baths, a sun-filled open floor plan, a first-floor family room and study, and a walkout lower level complete the home. Jeff Wilson 301.442.8533/ 301.907.7600 (O). jeff@wilson-group.net

Custom-built with premium quality materials by Harvest Development, this one-of-a-kind home is close to downtown McLean. The 6,300-square-foot, open ﬂoor plan includes 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half baths. The ﬂoor plan and photos are available at 1455waggaman.com. René Simpson 703.403.2902/ 703.873.3500 (O).

This spectacular, Circa-1895 Victorian home has been renovated and updated, yet retains its original charm. The kitchen with 42-inch cabinetry and honed granite opens to the family room. The backyard features gardens, a ﬂagstone patio, and a private veranda. Jamie Coley and Leigh Reed 888.907.6643/ 240.497.1700 (O).

Oak Grove, Circa-1848, is an extraordinary historic manor home sited on 4-plus partially wooded acres. Surrounded by regal and enormous oak trees, this 5-bedroom house includes a dual staircase, high ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen with 42-inch cherry cabinets and granite. Gaithersburg/North Potomac Ofﬁce 301.975.9500.

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Washington, D.C.

Darnestown, Maryland

$2,150,000

This spectacular, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, English Tudor was restored and expanded in 2004. The 6000-plus-square-foot home features upscale amenities, custom millwork, a oneof-a-kind great room with 19-foot ceilings, 4 ﬁreplaces, and an extraordinarily large yard for a close-in neighborhood. Sondra Mulheron 301.785.9536/ 301.983.0060 (O).

$1,675,000

Architectural elegance abounds throughout the home, featuring exquisite, handcrafted moldings, a gourmet kitchen, and a wine cellar. Sited in a private enclave of custom homes, this 3-level residence is easily accessible to Washington, D.C. Sharon Hayman 703.402.2955/ 703.790.1990 (O).

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This elegant, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is located on a private road and offers a 2-car garage and custom designed terraces. The extra-large rooms make this home ideal for comfortable living and formal entertaining. Patty Davidge Malloy 202.441.2114 or Kathy Remus 202.744.5298/ 202.364.5200 (O). patricia.malloy@longandfoster.com

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Family Properties Oatsie Charles’ Georgetown mansion changes hands again just as her grandson settles in a few blocks away BY MARY K. MEWBORN

THE DISTRICT The Dougal House, the former Georgetown home of grande dame Marion ‘Oatsie’ Leiter Charles located at R STREET NW, has sold for the second time in little more than a year. Last October, Mrs. Charles sold it for $7 million, but buyer Christian Hunt soon put it back on the market at $7.4 million with listing agent Jeff Mauer with Coldwell Banker. The second buyer, who paid $6.5 million and wishes to remain anonymous, was represented by Ellen Morrell and Matt McCormick of Washington Fine Properties. With the witty Mrs. Charles as its consummate châtelaine and hostess, the magnificent 1857 Italianate-style residence welcomed such illustrious guests as Ian Fleming, Noël Coward, and Princess Michael of eKnt to its embassy-size rooms. The meticulously maintained private grounds feature ponds, a guesthouse, meditation garden, and a large garage. Just as Mrs. Charles’ famous Georgetown landmark was about to change hands, her grandson, Associated Press reporter Desmond Oates Butler, and Miriam Mahlow, bought a three-bedroom, circa 1900 Georgetown house at DUMBARTON STREET NW from Benjamin B. and Georgia K. King for $1.23 million. Butler’s father, George Butler, was codirector of the all-time classic bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, the movie that made Arnold Schwarzenegger famous. His mother, V ictoria Leiter Mele, is the grandniece of iVctoria Mary Leiter, the Chicago department store heiress who married Lord Curzon, a 19thcentury British viceroy of India. Both Desmond Butler’s mother and grandmother now live in Newport, R.I., on the former estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton, amid gardens originally designed by Beatrix Ferrand, the landscape architect who designed the

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Philanthropist Paul Mellon’s Embassy Row house (top) and grande dame Oatsie Charles’ Georgetown mansion (above) have both been sold to new owners for the second time in recent years.

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FOREST HILLS, DC

Majestically sited on almost one acre nestled in a parkland setting, this stunning custom Georgian style brick estate offers incomparable luxury and amenities. This 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath home offers over 10,000 sf of custom finished space, a lap pool, lighted tennis court and landscaped outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. $6,950,000.

POTOMAC, MD

Beautiful 42 ac.+/- horse farm 7 miles west of Potomac Village. The opportunities are multi-faceted to the new owners of this property. An operating horse farm may be maintained as a whole or the Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning has a preliminary site plan approval to develop up to nine new homes on this property. $6,400,000.

GEORGETOWN, DC

Incredible 4 BR / 4.5 bath, 4,094 sf, at the Ritz Georgetown. Spectacular contemporary, open and bright living space, state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, huge master bathroom. Potomac River views from living room and terrace. Valet, front desk, Ritz amenities. $3,950,000.

Cherie Jones 202-352-7529 Jonathan Taylor 202-276-3344

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Hilltop mansion with breathtaking views of the Potomac River and Wilson Bridge. New construction masterpiece w/the finest materials and craftsmanship. Exquisite gourmet kitchen w/adjoining family room, magnificent master bedroom suite w/private deck, 4 additional BRs. Perched on a commanding summit in sought after Belle Haven. January delivery. $3,150,000.

Michael Rankin 202-271-3344 Tessa Morris 202-236-9543

Rick Leverrier 202.957.7777 Rey Post 202.550.2411

FOXHALL, DC

GEORGETOWN, DC

FOXHALL, DC

Elegant and spacious home in quiet enclave of Foxhall Crescents is ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. A dramatic 20-foot foyer welcomes guests to this home. Large formal living room and separate dining room. Master suite with spacious master bath. Two extra bedrooms and hall bath. Two car garage. $1,600,000.

Meticulously renovated 3 BR (+ den & office) / 3.5 BA at the Chancellery, a “Best Address” building. 2,200 sf of professionally designed living space. Only the finest finishes were utilized including a chef’s kit w/ SS appliances & granite counters, luxurious spa baths, custom lighting, new doors, moldings & cherry hrdwd flrs throughout. Prestigious Kalorama location. $1,575,000.

Julia Diaz-Asper 202.256.1887

Alex Venditti 202.550.8872 Paul Pike 202.550.8871 Shawn Breck 202.641.1200

SHEPHERD PARK, DC

GEORGETOWN, DC

WESLEY HEIGHTS, DC

Located in the community of Foxhall Crescents, this 5,000 sf recently renovated home designed by Arthur Cotton Moore, offers every convenience with a tremendous top of the line Kitchen, a new cavernous master bathroom with a walk in steam shower and an outstanding dressing closet with customer built ins. The private yard of this home is truly a work of art and unmatched in this area. $1,995,000.

Georgetown east village beauty circa 1886. Elegant hall entrance opens to double parlor with two wood-burning fireplaces. Separate dining room with decorative fireplace and a light filled gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and breakfast bar. Tiered brick secret garden. Wood floors, high ceilings, wood flrs. $1,950,000.

Hugh Oates 202-257-5640 Judy Lewis 202.256.0522 Michael Rankin 202-271-3344

Jim Firkser 301.580.6788

LOGAN/U STREET, DC

Location! Location! This STUNNING Renovated Victorian Historic Townhouse is steps to the theater, restaurants, coffee shops, METRO. PARKING, too! An Entertainer’s dream kitchen, back deck & open floor plan on main floor, basement rental apartment. Enjoy stunning views of the Washington Monument and Sunsets from your private roof terrace. $1,195,000.

Fantastic 4 BR/4.5 bath Shepherd Park home on a corner lot. Enjoy one level living with renov. eat-in kitchen, huge living room, formal dinning room and generous bedrooms with private baths. Extras include: 2nd level Master BR suite, LL recreation room, and garage. Minutes to downtown Silver Spring retail and subway.

Stacie Turner 202.494.8220

Jennifer Hammond 202-345-2343

Very stylish, spacious 2 BR, 1 BA condo across from beaut Montrose Park. Renovated in 2008, features of this unit include private entrance and private backyard with stone patio and raised garden beds, sleek new kitchen with granite and SS appliances, W/D, snazzy new BA, refinished hdwd floors and a built-in wall unit in LR. Pet friendly and close to shops and restaurants in Georgetown.

Barbara Zuckerman 202.997.5977

KALORAMA, DC

Stunning Park views from this large end unit 1 BR and den apartment at The Colonnade. Great terrace/balcony. Handsome paneling, crown moldings, deluxe built-in bookshelves, fireplace & cabinets. New kitchen with granite and stainless. Built-in armoire in master bedroom. Huge walk-in storage closet. A+ building features many amenities including doorman, front desk, gym, Olympic pool, Deli and salon. Pet friendly.

Mary Fox 202.316.9631

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Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 202.333.1212

Chevy Chase, MD 301.967.3344

McLean, VA 703.319.3344

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gardens at Dumbarton Oaks. David and Kirsten Pollin are the new owners of Beechwoods. Readers may recall that the house located at ALBEMARLE STREET NW in Forest Hills had been home to Franklin and Wendy Raines and was listed by Washington Fine Properties’ agents Matthew McCormick, Ellen Morrell, Patrick Chauvin, and Bonnie Wimsatt for $7,595,000. Dave Pollin is the nephew of Washington Wizard’s owner Abe Pollin, and, like his uncle, made money in real estate. His acquisition, development and management company, Buccini/Pollin Group, has offices in Washington, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Beijing.The couple’s 98-year-old stucco Colonial boasts seven bedrooms, a library, office, movie theater, recreation and exercise rooms, a terrace, swimming pool and cabana, tennis court and four-car garage. Washington Fine Properties’ agent Jim Bell represented the Pollins. The former Washington residence of the late billionaire philanthropist, art collector, and horse breeder Paul Mellon and his widow, Listerine heiress Rachel “( Bunny”)Mellon, has been sold to the Republic of Poland. Located at WHITEHAVEN STREET NW, the red brick Georgian had most recently belonged to former Secretary of the Treasury Nicholas F. Brady and his wife Kitty. The Polish government paid $9,550,000 for the four-story brick manse where Ambassador Robert uKpiecki will now reside. One of two adjacent dwellings the Mellons once owned 3( 055 Whitehaven Street NW, used as an art repository, was purchased by Wayne and Lea Berman for $5 million a few years back), the house is a few doors away from Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Washington residence. It boasts elegant public rooms and a formal garden designed by Mrs. Mellon, now 98, who also helped design the White House Rose Garden for her close friend, Jacqueline eKnnedy. Ellen M. Morrell of Washington Fine Properties represented the Republic of Poland. iVrginia Chew of Arnold, Bradley, Sargent, Davy and Chew listed the property for the sellers for $10,000,000. Michelle Haney Maddux is now the proud owner of PARTRIDGE LANE NW, a $3,310,000 Colonial in eKnt. Highlights of the home include a gourmet kitchen, library, playroom,

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The five-bedrrom Colonial at 1112 Ingleside Avenue in McLean changed hands recently for 2.38 million.

game room, an exercise room, and a wine cellar with a 1,400-bottle capacity. There is also a twocar garage plus room to park six additional vehicles in the stone driveway. Maddux has a Law degree from George Washington University and works for FLH Company, a real estate and property development firm founded by her father, Franklin Haney, in 1967. Both she and her sister Mae Haney have appeared on Washington Life’s “Most Invited” list. Previously, PARTRIDGE LANE was the residence of David Johnson, and Michelle Maddux lived at MACOMB STREET NW with her husband, Victor Maddux, co-owner of MadLax, the metropolitan area’s first and largest Lacrosse Specialty Store.

MARYLAND Attorney Adam J. Eisner and his wife Amy have a newly constructed residence built by Rasevic Construction Corp. The classic 7,000 square-foot Colonial is located on a quiet culde-sac at LORING COURT in Bethesda’s Loring Park. It cost the couple $1,820,000 and

has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths including a guest suite and master bedroom suite with a double vanity, multiple showerheads and a Jacuziz. Outdoor living space takes the form of an expansive front porch, heated mahogany rear deck, and a stone patio.

VIRGINIA Exxon Mobil executive Gary Pruessing and his wife Lisa have sold their home at INGLESIDE AVENUE in McLean to Daniel and Linda Kao.Weichert realtors Sue Huckaby and aKren Briscoe listed the five-bedroom Colonial built in 2001. The home has a professionally landscaped fenced yard with a patio, fountains, and a swimming pool with a bathhouse and outdoor shower.The Pruessings received $2.38 million for their Reids Grove residence. They paid slightly more –$2.5 million –when they bought it in July, 2005. Please send real estate news items to columns@ washingtonlife.com

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uxurious Waterfront Estate with breathtaking views on Potomac Creek at historic Pratt Point. Exquisitely decorated and set on 10 private acres, this spectacular custom build colonial personifies resort-like estate living. This elegant residence epitomizes everything one seeks in a luxury home - peace and quiet, stunning natural beauty, and extraordinary amenities with meticulous attention to details. Hand-carved marble for exterior of the house. Hardwood and marble flooring throughout. Not another site like this in the entire area. Words do not adequately portray the elegance and flow of this rare opportunity - call for a private showing appointment. $8,500,000

Anna Zillow Broker-Owner/Regional Director Direct: 202.731.0103 OfďŹ ce: 703.533.2200 WPI International Fax: 866.280.6232 Washington D.C. Metro Region www.GoToWPI.com 140 Little Falls Street Suite 101 www.JoinWPI.com/dc Falls Church, VA 22046-4321 Email: anna@wpidc.com

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One of a Kind Residences From historical finds to brand new condos, these properties all have unique qualities

LUXURY DOWNTOWN CONDOMINIUM ND ST NW WASHINGTON DC

Located in the heart of the West End, 22 West’s five-star residences are designed for buyers with discerning taste. Just steps from the White House, Georgetown, and Dupont Circle, 22 West exemplifies “sophisticated, city living.” Each of the 92 residences feature floor-to -ceiling windows, integrated internet, satellite TV, and i-port docking stations. Custom Italian cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances complete the gourmet kitchens while the bathrooms feature soaking tubs and natural slate and marble walls. The rooftop pool, sundeck, and fitness room provide the perfect excuse never to leave. LISTING PRICE STARTING AT TO MILLION LISTING AGENTS EastBanc Office 202-333-3313

FRENCH COUNTRY FIND GLENBROOK ROAD NW WASHINGTON DC

Built in 1996, this residence was constructed in the French country style by an Italian master mason.The main level is designed for large-scale entertaining, boasting an entry foyer with a heated limestone floor and spiraling staircase, living room with a stone fireplace, dining room, and library which leads to the den, expansive kitchen, and sun-filled breakfast room.The second level features the master suite, family room, and two additional bedrooms.The lower level has a fourth bedroom and bath with separate kitchen and entrance as well as a full-sized gym with steam shower, aerobics and dance studio, laundry room, wine cellar, and two-car garage. LISTING PRICE LISTING AGENTS Ellen M. Morrell 202-243-1616

Matthew B. McCormick 202-728-9500

L. Patrick Chauvin 202-243-1621 Washington Fine Properties, LLC

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Mclean, Virginia Privately tucked away at the end of secluded Malta Lane, renowned builder Mike Bowman has constructed an “English Cotswold” manor home complete with authentic English gardens. Built on one tree filled acre, this luxurious home features embassy size rooms for entertaining with 9-10 ft ceilings, custom fixtures, magnificent molding and breathtaking finishes.

APPOINTMENT ONLY OR CALL FOR INFORMATION Chris Fraley • Keller Williams • 703-217-7600 • cfraley3aol.com • www.chrisfraleyhomes.com $6,900,000.00 immediate delivery

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757.645.4443 901 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia For all of our listings go to our website - www.SheeranSothebysRealty.com Lioncrest - Richmond, Virginia

Governor’s Land at Two Rivers

A pair of stately iron gates provide access to this stunning Central Virginia estate. Enter an English Tudor style manor with rolling lawns, English gardens, historic appointments dating to the 1,600’s, and 30,000 square feet all overlooking the James River. There are 12 bedrooms, 10 baths and a one-of-a-kind grand hall. This property was designed with exquisite finish, attention to detail, and pastoral views. $15,000,000.

Located at the confluence of two rivers, seven miles from Williamsburg, this private 1,400 acre residential community features a marina, 18 holes of Faziodesigned golf, tennis, 2 swim areas, 10 miles of trails, and a member owned Country Club. Call 800.633.5365.

Kingsmill, Williamsburg, Virginia

Allaway Farm, Culpeper, Virginia

Executive home on private, quiet cul-desac surrounded on 3 sides by picturesque views of championship golf course. Home features 11,000 square feet of spacious luxury with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, indoor pool, 4 plus car garage, and nanny suite. $2,900,000.

This historic equestrian estate is located in the heart of Culpeper, Virginia and a fixture on the renowned Bull Run Hunt. Built circa 1730, Allaway Farm has 286 acres of beautiful pastured land and updated equestrian amenities. This 6,300 finished square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, as well as many dependencies for the horse enthusiast. $1,950,000.

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PRIVATE ESTATE AUDUBON TERRACE NW WASHINGTON DC

Built in 1992 by the renowned architectural ﬁrm of Bowie-Gridley, this house, sited on almost one acre, offers over 10,000 square feet of custom-ﬁnished space, a lap pool, lighted tennis court, and landscaped outdoor spaces perfect for large scale entertaining and al fresco dining. Situated on a private street in Forest Hills, the residence is in a neighborhood of large estates and trees bordering the country setting of Soapstone Valley Park. Just minutes to downtown Washington and Georgetown, plus easy access to regional airports, this property meets the needs of the most discerning buyer. LISTING PRICE LISTING AGENTS Michael Rankin 202-271-3344 Dave DeSantis 202-438-1542

Jonathan Taylor 202-276-3344 Tessa Morris 202-236-9543

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HISTORIC FARM HOUSE BOWLING GREEN FARM BOWLING GREEN VA

Built, circa 1741, on land patented by Major George Thomas Hoomes in 1667, the Bowling Green Farm manor house is a 1.5 story pre-Georgian Tidewater colonial built on 126 acres. The farm was the site of numerous visits by President George Washington (as documented in his diaries) and the Marquis de Lafayette. Bowling Green Farm also played a major role in the introduction of colonial horse-racing to the U.S., most signiﬁcantly through the importation of the English stallion, Diomed. The structure has remained almost entirely unchanged and is one of the oldest houses in the state.The residence is an ofﬁcial Virginia Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. LISTING PRICE LISTING AGENTS Bob Sheeran 757-817-7222

Tom Wood 757-870-0066

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Inauguration Real Estate The Obama administration will attract many new residents to the Washington metro area, and these local real estate gurus have all the answers to their inevitable questions

PENNY YERKS AND PIPER GIOIA

WES FOSTER

TOM ANDERSON

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McLean,Va.

Bethesda, Md.

Georgetown

THE AREA McLean is an upscale residential community with world-class shopping, very good restaurants, and superior office space just minutes from downtown Washington. The community has easy access to Metro and is conveniently located close to the Beltway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Ronald Reagan and Dulles International airports, and major areas of employment. The village has a small-town feel and offers popular meeting places for residents who actively participate in community organizations. The citizen’s association is active in the affairs of the community, especially on the town’s annual McLean Day where local vendors showcase their goods, services, and activities for children and adults of all ages. THE REAL ESTATE Properties in n McLean are quite remarkable, ranging from large estates down county lanes and older residences on mature streets to fashionable new homes with every imaginable luxury. Being in the Fairfax County public high schools are nationally ranked among the best in the country with high graduation rates and college admission percentages as well as abundant sports programs and extra-curricular activities.

THE AREA Bethesda has matured into one

THE AREA n Kown throughout the world at

of Washington’s most popular suburban destinations, bordering the northwest side of the city with easy access to the White House and Capitol Hill. What was once merely a residential community of single-family homes is now the focal point of biomedical research and a center of global healing. It is ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the top 10 metro areas blending business and pleasure. Bethesda has also been ranked as one of the top walking towns in the nation. THE REAL ESTATE Bethesda offers an eclectic mix of vintage churches, high-rise and historic buildings, and fine restaurants. The housing options include palatial estates, elegant apartments and condominiums, cozy bungalows, and older single-family residences. Downtown Bethesda is a lively urban community filled with exciting retail stores, art galleries, and apartments and condominiums which offer convenient and luxurious living.The suburb has traditionally enjoyed strong home sales and has been home to Cabinet members and other top federal officials. Prices range from $200,000 for a one-bedroom condominium to $10 million for a single-family home.

the mere mention of its name, Georgetown sits on the Potomac River near famed national monuments and museums, and is considered one of Washington’s toniest residential areas. The “village” is famed for it’s historic homes, shopping along Wisconsin and M Streets, lively college nightlife, fine restaurants, and beautiful tree-lined streets. It’s brick sidewalks stretch across a neighborhood of diverse individuals who appreciate the sense of community. Residents know their neighbors and enjoy the convenience of being able to walk everywhere. The White House and downtown are a mere 10-15 minute stroll away. THE REAL ESTATE One of the magnificent aspects of Georgetown is how much of the original architecture remains from when it was an early port town in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Sensitive restorations allow the village to retain the look and feel of a past time. Prices vary widely, from several hundred thousand dollars for an apartment to an estate piced near $50 million. Georgetown offers many great options for those who want all the conveniences of urban living and a small village atmosphere.

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“THE VILLAGE OF FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS offers some of the most luxurious new condominium projects in the metro area...”

MORTGAGE TIPS BY JASON GOLD Bank of America Mortgage Specialist

ith the recent economic downturn, it’s true that your credit profile and score have to be above average and you have to put money down, but if you follow these five general rules, your move to Washington can be a breeze.

ANNE BLAKEMAN URBAN PACE

MICHAEL RANKIN (pictured)and RICHARD LEVERRIER

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Chevy Chase THE AREA Capitol Hill is perfect for those looking for instant access to Washington’s political center. The historic area is the city’s largest neighborhood and offers close proximity to Capitol Hill and some of the nation’s best museums. Added benefits include living within walking distance of many fine restaurants and shops. THE REAL ESTATE For those looking for a modern take on this historic area, there’s a perfect new residence available. Landmark Lofts, a brand new Capitol Hill urban resort where 19th century style meets 21st century luxury, is walking distance to Union Station and its multiplex cinemas, restaurants, and upscale retail stores. The 130-year-old historic building was designed into luxury loft condos with soaring ceilings and dramatic open interiors. The historic common areas feature brick and granite courtyards, fountains and abundant trees contained within a private gated community. Distinctive, abundant outdoor space with private yards, terraces, and roof decks accompany most homes. Unquestionably, Landmark Lofts is one of the premiere locations within steps of the Capitol.

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THE AREA Steeped in the history and

traditions of the late 19th century, Chevy Chase was founded by Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada in 1890, when it was developed as the first “streetcar” suburb of Washington. The income and education levels of Chevy Chase are among the highest in the country, while the schools are rated some of the best in the state. Chevy Chase offers easy access to downtown Washington, the White House, and Capitol Hill. THE REAL ESTATE The opportunity to live in this community is one that many Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, senators, and representatives have shared in the past century. Located between Connecticut and Wisconsin avenues, just one-half mile from the District line, the neighborhood includes some of the most sought after residential real estate in the area. Some of the properties are passed on to younger generations without being sold;others sell very quickly, despite questionable markets. The village of Friendship Heights offers some of the most luxurious new condominium projects in the metropolitan area with shopping to match.

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• Don’t get your credit score online. This is usually a teaser to another product. You will also more than likely get a score which won’t be the one your bank will use. • Don’t get caught up in your score. As a general rule, everyone above 680 pays their bills. A higher score is not an indicator of status or wealth. Your credit is a complex formula and if you go about your business in the right way, your score will take care of itself. • Get your income documentation in order. You have to be able to show you can afford it. Be prepared by gathering your tax returns and W-2’s from the last two years.You will also be asked for recent paystubs and bank statements to show where your downpayment is coming from. • Get approved for a loan before you find a real estate agent. Do not settle for a pre-approval letter. Instead, go through the entire income documentation and approval process before you start looking for a home or agent. You might have to pay a small fee, but with guidelines and the industry changing so rapidly, you want this protection. • Stay on top of your deadlines. Your mortgage approval will have expiration and contingency dates. Letting these lapse could void the contract and you could risk forfeiting your earnest money deposit.

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MCLEAN’S GOLD COAST, VIRGINIA

Just five minutes from Washington, DC. This residence, with the approach of a long drive, is nestled on a hill among 5 private acres overlooking the Potomac River. $7,650,000

William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki

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SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC

Mary Grover Ehrgood

Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

Grand flat in prominent Waterfront building. Built in 2004, this 6650 sf condo has fabulous views & wonderfully proportioned spaces. Five bedrooms, four baths, staff quarters & extensive storage. Four parking spaces. $10,600,000

202-274-4694

Built in 1996, this magnificent stone residence has been designed for large scale entertaining with grand spaces.

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MASS AVE HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC

MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

Victoria Kilcullen William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki

Spectacular French-Norman home featuring a 2-story Living Room, banquet-sized Dining Room, & private English Gardens with greenhouse and flagstone terraces.

Custom residence full of old world charm, recently added finishes. Surrounded by deeded parkland. $4,595,000

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NEW LISTING! Beautifully renovated home on sought after Embassy Row with large entertaining spaces, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, elevator to all 4 levels and 4 car parking!

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K ALORAMA, WASHINGTON, DC

Regal Colonial features four levels of sun-filled elegance, with a screened Veranda leading to the rear Gardens.

Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

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K ALORAMA, WASHINGTON, DC

Beaux-Arts residence renovated, with magnificent principle rooms, full floor Master Suite, 5 add’l BRs, carriage house.

Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

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WESLEY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC

Wonderful opportunity for those transitioning to DC. Fully furnished including 12 flat screen TVs. 2 story Grand foyer, Embassy sized entertaining rooms, chef ’s kitchen, fabulous Master, elevator, media room & gated drive. $2,695,000

Susan Hand

703-608-5056

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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC

Exquisite 2BR/2.5BA Federal with breathtaking views of the Potomac on all 3 stories, beautifully renovated Kitchen opening to Dining Room, grand Living Room with fireplace, beautiful Master Suite, & 2-car Garage Parking! $2,200,000

Nancy Taylor Bubes

202-256-2164

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC

Elegant East Village residence, meticulously renovated. Completely turn-key with 3 finished levels, high ceilings, built-ins, 3 fireplaces, light-filled living room, lovely dining room opens to a patio, state of the art kitchen, 3 BR, 3.5 BA.

Terrell McDermid

202-256-5871

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC

NEW PRICE! Beautifully appointed 3-story Victorian with grand entry level with exquisite finishes, eat-in Kitchen opening to garden & patio, Master Suite + 3 spacious Bedrooms, In-Law suite with separate entrance. $1,550,000

Nancy Taylor Bubes

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

EDGEMOOR - Rare opportunity to purchase this Edgemoor Estate, White Chimneys. Exquisitely maintained English-style home on a private, 1 acre lot with pool & tennis. 6 BR, 5.5 BA, 7 fireplaces, & 4-car garage. $5,950,000

Sherry Davis

301-996-3220

CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND

Magnificent turn of century estate set on nearly 1.5 acre gorgeous grounds only a stone’s throw to DC. Breathtaking public spaces, grand foyer, ballroom. Ample bedrooms and staff quarters, pool, spa, wine cellar. $5,900,000

Liz Lavette Shorb

301-785-6300

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Circa 1860 Singular East Village Fully Renovated Gem with Garage, Pool, Large Garden, huge Family Room/Chef ’s Kitchen with French doors to Terrace. Waterworks baths, Antique floors, & high ceilings! $4,995,000

Eileen McGrath

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Stately stone 1930’s home facing desirable Battery Kemble Park. Total renovation. 1st floor Master suite, 4 add’l BRs, elegant living & entertaining spaces, garage. $3,950,000

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KENT, WASHINGTON , DC

Sited on one of Washington’s most beautiful streets, this classic Georgian Colonial offers gracious indoor and outdoor living. 1st floor Family Room, Country Kitchen with fireplace, sky-lit Studio, In-law Suite, Pool. $2,595,000

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KENT, WASHINGTON, DC

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POTOMAC FALLS - Elegance and warmth are the hallmarks of this stately residence, redesigned and expanded with classic perfection. Gated estate privately sited on 2.63 acres with beautiful pool and tennis court.

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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC

Sally Marshall

Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

Handsome 1928 New England Colonial sited on a third of an acre on one of the prettiest streets in the neighborhood. Beautifully proportioned rooms and lovely period architectural details. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. $2,595,000

KENT, WASHINGTON, DC

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Cape Cod on 12k+ sf lot. Cul-de-sac on one of Kent’s best streets. Renovated Kitchen with breakfast area & Terrace.

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Lincolniana Treasure Historic Abraham Lincoln re-election speech to be auctioned at Christie’s on February 12th BY RENÉE HARRISON DRAKE

n the eve of one of the nation’s most symbolic inaugurations, when an African-American will be sworn in as 44th president, Americans will see the dream of an iconic president become reality. Abraham Lincoln’s belief that all of his countrymen were equal was put to the ultimate test in the recent election. As President-elect Barack Obama said in his historic election night speech,“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founding fathers is alive in our times, who still questions the power of democracy, tonight is your answer.” Lincoln became president in March, 1861. Like Obama, he was an Illinois lawyer who had a short résumé of governmental experience, and he would take the oath of office during a time of turmoil. While seeking re-election in the summer of 1864, he faced defeat. His popularity was waning due to dissatisfaction with his Civil War policies and mounting casualties. The Democrats were rallying behind popular former Army Gen. George McClellan, who was calling for a cease-fire and peace with the Confederacy.The defining victory of the Union Army in Atlanta by Gen. William T. Sherman that August was instrumental in turning the electoral tide in Lincoln’s favor. Thousands of Union troops were permitted to cast absentee ballots on Election Day and others were granted furloughs to vote in their home states.The result was an overwhelming victory for Lincoln, who tallied 55 percent of the popular vote. In the historic November 10, 1864 reelection speech at the White House, Lincoln spoke of whether or not a country could be “strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies.” He spoke eloquently of the power of democracy, even during times of strife. “We can not have free government without election,”

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find solutions to the internal strife that threatens the security of all Americans. It is particularly poignant as we celebrate both the inauguration of the first African-American president, and Abraham Lincoln’s February 12, 1809 bicentennial birthday, that the original draft of the great emancipator’s reelection speech, penned in his own hand, will be offered for sale by Christie’s New York on February 12. Left: The speech Abraham Lincoln gave on the occasion In March 2002, the of his reelection to office Forbes Collection of in November, 1864, will be auctioned at Christie’s New American Historical York on Feb. 12. (Courtesy Documents sold an of Christie’s Ltd.). Above: Abraham Lincoln autographed manuscript of Lincoln’s last address as president, delivered from the window of the White House on April 11, 1865. That treasured item, he wrote, noting that “a people’s government which sold for $3,086,000, still holds the world can sustain a national election in the midst of auction record for any American handwritten a great Civil War.” Lincoln, who had pushed historical document. The re-election speech being sold in February for the abolition of slavery, spent his presidency trying to unite a divided nation. In his call to his is estimated to achieve in excess of $3 million. countrymen he said, “May I ask those who have Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, presented not differences with me to join with me in this the manuscript to Rep. John A. Dwight of New same spirit toward those who have” and to “re- York to thank him for his efforts to secure funding for the construction of the Lincoln Memorial in unite in a common effort to save our country.” Perhaps these very words have been read by Washington, D.C. In 1926, Dwight’s widow gave it and reflected upon by President-elect Obama, to the Southworth Library Association in Dryden, who, facing the challenges of a war in Iraq and N.Y., located in New York’s Finger Lakes region. a nation suffering from a colossal economic Proceeds from the sale will go toward a new wing crisis, has also called for unity among Americans. for the library. According to the library’s website, Like Lincoln, who believed so strongly in the the document has been displayed only once, power of democracy, Obama goes forward with during the 1976 bicentennial celebration. a similar inspirational message of hope that our Readers wishing to get in touch with Renée Drake country must unite in the face of adversity to can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.

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Spectacular renovation of a large Kalorama residence with garden, poolhouse, garage, and guest house. Formal living with grand fireplace. Dining room & separate breakfast room. Professional grade kitchen appliances. $2,999,000

Jim Bell

Extraordinary Large Rowhouse. 4 fabulous levels, fully renovated. Grand entertaining rooms, family room with second kitchen, spectacular master. Original hardwood floors, 2 BR in-law suite, carriage house, garage, garden. $2,395,000

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K ALORAMA, WASHINGTON, DC

Sophisticated 3-level Federal townhouse. Grand entrance hall, formal entertaining rooms with fireplaces. Each room overlooks manicured gardens. Close to White House & Downtown. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 car parking. $2,150,000

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WESLEY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC

SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC

William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki

Liz Lavette Shorb

Anne Hatfield Weir Heidi Hatfield

On park-like grounds, gracious 1928 residence boasts classic English Architecture & elegant principal rooms, 7 BR, 3 full & 2 half BA. 2 owners in home’s history. $3,450,000

202-243-1620

Stunning, spacious fieldstone. Turn-key condition. Gorgeous chef ’s kitchen, breakfast room, 2 family rooms. 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths up. 4 fireplaces, attached garage, beautiful private garden. Rich architectural detail. $2,795,000

301-785-6300

Gracious classic home with lovely entertaining spaces. Library with bay window overlooking pool & garden; spacious master suite + 4 BRs, 4.5 BAs, 2-car garage. $2,795,000

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Sherry Davis

Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick

Stunning Village home renovated in past 2 years. High ceilings, 4 fireplaces, main hall and dining room open to terrace. 5 BR, 5 full & 2 half BA, 2nd Family Room, custom wine cellar. Garden with pool. 2-car garage. $2,695,000

301-996-3220

Stunning 1 and 2 bedroom Residences with 1,000-2,000 sf of interior living space and secure garage parking.

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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC

Beautiful 3BR, 3.5BA Victorian with renovated gourmet Kitchen, separate Dining Room, spacious Living Room with fireplace, finished Lower Level In-Law suite, Family and Garden Rooms, & rear garden and patio. $1,750,000

Nancy Taylor Bubes

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Carol Somerville

Mary White Carroll Chapin

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HILLANDALE - Meticulously updated 4 BR + Den, 4.5 BA sunlit townhome with gourmet Kitchen, elegant entertaining areas, hardwood floors, fireplace, garage, pool & tennis, 24-hr gate. Pristine condition. $1,675,000

202-262-1671

Outstanding townhouse built by an Irishman in the 1800’s and restored by two Curators of the National Gallery. Glass roof-top room, wine cellar & garden. $1,545,000

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MEMORIAL OVERLOOK – Quick DC access, ideal for busy executives. Luxurious furnished Pied-A-Terre. 2 BR + den, 2.5 BA, 2-car parking. Near Rosslyn Metro. $999,000

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