Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David A. Clarke
1943 - 1997
David A. Clarke was born on October 13, 1943. He grew up in the Southeast and Shaw neighborhoods of Washington attending Thompson Elementary, Jefferson High and Western High Schools. In 1965, he graduated from The George Washington University where he majored in religion.
In the first Home-Rule-mandated D.C. Council election in 1974, Mr. Clarke won the Ward I seat. In 1982, he won the hotly-contested Council Chairmanship and served until 1990 when he ran unsuccessfully for Mayor. In 1990, he co-founded and, until 1993, co-directed the Legislation Clinic at the D.C. School of Law. In 1993, he won a special election to succeed John Wilson as Council Chair. He continued as Chair until his death.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1943.
Location. 38° 53.893′ N, 77° 2.826′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is on G Street Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2108 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Sustainable Vision (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height (within shouting distance of
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
