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

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

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. Two of his friends and former colleagues join us to share their reflections.

This segment aired on November 3, 2023.

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