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Commonwealth Museum   Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin
Commonwealth Museum Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin

Roxbury: At The Summit



While Democrats and Republicans may differ on policy, no one can dispute the historical significance of these images, when an African-American President and African-American Governor of Massachusetts served concurrent terms.


Candidate Deval Patrick stands behind President Obama as he gives a speech
Candidate Deval Patrick stands behind President Obama as he gives a speech

- Anthony W. Lanier, Photographer
Obama Delivers Passionate speech from podium
- Anthony W. Lanier, Photographer
Candidate Deval Patrick speaks at podium
Governor Deval Patrick

- Anthony W. Lanier, Photographer
President Barack Obama waives from car
President Barack Obama departing the funeral of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. (Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - the “Mission Church” August 29, 2009.)

- Anthony W. Lanier, Photographer
Candidate Deval Patrick speaks, while in street clothes, at an unknown event
Candidate Deval Patrick at an early campaign fundraiser in Roxbury

- Anthony W. Lanier, Photographer
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A text graphic that reads: "This exhibit is brought to you by, William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth"