P.S. I haven’t been in DC proper in a bazillion years. I have cousins in the area, but we visit them instead of DC. Last time I was in DC it was to watch the Air Force Falcons play their nemesis, Annapolis. We met AF friends there. Saw a couple of kids we know play football. It was a fun time. The WWII memorial was open so we took a pic there. That was in 2008 or 2009. I’m not sure which. No plans to go back. DC is an amazing place that has been bastardized. It’s not the place that I grew up to respect.
I share your sorrow over DC. Glad I could enjoy it back in the day.