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Washington DC: Watergate Deuxiéme Partie


If your travels take you to the Nation’s Capital this political election season, you may want to consider staying in an infamous location. The scandal of snooping at the hotel sent Richard Nixon packing 40 years ago. Now, after being shamefully shuttered for nearly a decade, the Watergate has reopened.

The hotel is extensively updated and boasts a five-star rating and many new luxury features. Conveniently located at Virginia and New Hampshire NW, it’s in the busy Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Nearby is the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, George Washington University and the National Mall.

Rates, including taxes and other add-ons, start at about $300 a night. When you check in, the desk clerk may not appreciate it if you do the V gesture and shout, “I am not a crook!” For more info, go to www.the watergatehotel.com

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Reminds me of school days. As if we don’t have enough hassles getting through airport security, TSA has behavior detection officers on the job. Will they carry rulers and rap us on the knuckles or butt if we misbehave? Marie P., Milwaukee WI

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Is your old infantry division from the Korean War getting together in New York soon? Are old crewman from your World War 2 ship gathering in Vegas? Will your Marine fighter squadron mates who fought in ‘Nam in the 1960s be gathering in Manhattan in the near future?

Do we have to remind you nor your former barracks buddies or shipmates that you’re not getting any younger? Make a special effort to attend the next reunion to renew old friendships and relive shared memories of your service times together.

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