J. D. Dickey has written or co-written volumes on numerous American cities, including Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, DC. His other work includes articles for newspapers such as the London Daily Mail, magazines such as Rhapsody and Budget Travel, and online sites such as The Fix and Void magazine. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television and has created numerous short films.
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Washington, DC, gleams with stately columns and neoclassical temples, a pulsing hub of political power and prowess. But for decades it was one of the worst excuses for a capital city the world had ever seen. Before America became a world power in the twen... SEE MORE