Politics & Government
Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, 82, Passes Away
White was first elected mayor in 1967 and was responsible for busing during racially-charged times in Boston.
Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday. White was first elected mayor in 1967 and led Boston through the tumultuous times of court-ordered busing.
Read more about White's political history on CBSnews.com.
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NYTimes.com writes of when White got musician James Brown to play a concert in 1968 after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. that helped stop violence in the streets of Boston.
Current Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said about White, “My thoughts and prayers are with the White family tonight. Mayor Kevin White was a great friend and a great leader who left a lasting mark of hope and inspiration on the City of Boston. He will be sorely missed.”
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