Remembering D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Democratic Mayoral Candidate Marion Barry stands on the West Capitol steps during the 'Blessing of the Eagle' ceremony in Washington, DC on October 1, 1994. ( Nancy Andrews/The Washington Post / Getty ) Produced by PRI and WNYC