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New book examines legacy of former Mass. Gov. George Boutwell

New book examines legacy of former Mass. Gov. George Boutwell

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We speak with Jeffrey Boutwell about his new book "Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy" that he wrote about his distant cousin George Boutwell, a former Massachusetts governor and architect of the 14th and 15th amendments.

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New book examines legacy of former Mass. Gov. George Boutwell

New book examines legacy of former Mass. Gov. George Boutwell

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