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Since its debut two years ago, our
annual Young & The Guest List
issue has created quite a buzz.
The issue sells out in three days;
we’re bombarded with lengthy
nomination letters; and last year, more than a
few wannabes tried to crash the party.
We understand why it’s a big deal.
This is the only time the spotlight shines
on the under-40 set, whose formidable
accomplishments include best-selling
books, multi-million dollar companies,
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and congressional seats; not to mention
being mayor of this city.
Each year, a committee compiles
a list of young Washingtonians who
contribute significantly to the vibrancy
of our city. Often, the listees are
unknown or overshadowed by their
bosses (these range from the President
Bush to financial heavyweight David
Rubenstein); they may go out only
rarely, preferring to spend Friday nights
writing groundbreaking policy papers
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on Africa or helping to cinch an election
for their candidate. Don’t let this fool
you. These are the faces of the future
of Washington, who – albeit behind the
scenes for now – are an integral part of
making this country work. Listees range
from the president of the Corcoran
1869 Society to members of Congress
to award-winning filmmakers and
authors. What they all have in common,
however, is plenty of style, smarts and
savoir-faire.
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