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228 - Boston Busing 1974

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The First Day of School in Boston

Kennedy lost his leg a year before to cancer. He was hustled off the platform by angry mothers who stepped in front of him with clenched fists. One woman kicked him in the shins while others started hitting him. The next day, September 12th, 80 schools open in Boston. Only one had problems: South Boston high.

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