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BAKING FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE

As our nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is inevitably associated with political intrigue and power, but it’s also a place of patriotism, compassion, and heart. The latter three come to life at Dog Tag Bakery. A stark white building with a bright blue awning, this conspicuous Georgetown neighborhood bakery specializes in offering warm service and even warmer baked goods. Visitors will be struck by two things immediately. The first is the mod chandelier that glitters not with crystal but with cool metal, a collection of about 3,500 dog tags, each one representing a $125 donation from a patron. The second

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