January/February 2009

The Other 1600 Pennsylvania Avenues

Other inhabitants of the famous address.


The Obamas aren’t the only family residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. A brief tour.

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Lorain, Ohio
 

Charleston, South Carolina
 

Gary, Indiana
 

Tyrone, Pennsylvania
 

Winter Park, Florida
 

West Sacramento, California
 

Wilmington, Delaware
 

Stoughton, Massachusetts

 

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And the stakes are high. Democracy is on the defense. We’ve been exposing corruption and scandal for five decades, and this is a pivotal moment in our country’s history. Will democracy prevail? We won’t wait for time to tell—independent journalism is essential for democracy, and we’ll keep doing our part to amplify the free press.

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