Former three-term Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis turns 90 Friday. Radio Boston takes a look at his legacy in the commonwealth, from strong investments in children and the MBTA, to the signing of the so called "right-to-shelter" law in 1983.

Looking at the legacy of former Gov. Michael Dukakis on his 90th birthday

Amanda Beland

Senior Producer

Tiziana Dearing

Host, Radio Boston

Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis hugged his wife, Kitty, after winning the Democratic primary in Manchester, New Hampshire on Feb. 16, 1988. (Jim Cole/AP)

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