He passed away in November 1958. after a long and eventful career as Congressman. severaltimes mayor of Boston. and Governor of Massachusetts. Thousands and thousands of people in an unbroken line passed through the Hall of Flags in the statehouse for one last look at their old friend. "My adopted family" he would say. if he could see the grateful people for whom he had done so much. Truly he was the champion of the little man. fighting the rich and powerful in order to push through legislation that would open up more doors of opportunity for the poor. the unfortunate. and the immigrants who needed a helping hand to start their new lives in this strange land. They never forgot the friend who was by their side when they needed him most. The depth and sincerity of their grief was moving evidence of the affection in which he was held by the thousands who came to pay their last respects.
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