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He went into semi-retirement in the mid 1990s, finally taking full retirement at the end of the decade by which time he was in his early eighties.Washington remained a beloved public figure in the District and was much sought after for his political advice.

The Washington Post opined that he lacked "command presence," and D.C.Council Chair Sterling Tucker suggested that the problems in the city were because of Washington's inability as a manager of city services.

Despite the criticism and defeat of Washington, however, the city had posted a $40 million budget surplus by his final day in office.After ending his term as mayor, Washington joined the New York-based law firm of Burns, Jackson, Miller & Summit, becoming a partner there and opening the firm's Washington, D.C.office.

He had a daughter, Benetta Washington, with his first wife.

Although he was reportedly urged by FBI director J.Edgar Hoover to shoot the rioters, he refused.

Anticipating that new law, Washington began a vigorous campaign in early 1974 for popular election against six local challengers.

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