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Michael Stanley Dukakis ( / dʊˈkɑːkɪs / duu-KAH-kiss; born November 3, 1933) is an American retired lawyer and politician who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1975 to 1979 and from 1983 to 1991. He is the longest-serving governor in Massachusetts history and only the second Greek-American governor in U.S. history, after Spiro Agnew.
Apr 2, 2024 · Michael Dukakis, American politician and lawyer, who served as governor of Massachusetts (1975–79, 1983–91) and who was the Democratic nominee for president in 1988; he lost the election to George H.W. Bush. Learn more about Dukakis’s life and career, including his governorship.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The 1988 presidential campaign of Michael Dukakis began when he announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party 's nomination for President of the United States on March 16, 1987, in a speech in Boston. After winning the nomination, he was formally selected as the Democratic Party's nominee at the party's convention in Atlanta, Georgia on July ...
Apr 12, 2024 · The former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential nominee received praise and gratitude from former colleagues and students at a retirement party. Dukakis was known for his honesty, integrity and mentorship in politics and policy.
- Max Larkin
Nov 3, 2023 · On his 90th birthday, Radio Boston reviews his achievements and challenges as the three-term governor of the commonwealth. Listen to his friends and former colleagues share their reflections on his policies and leadership.
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Sep 26, 2013 · Michael Dukakis Fast Facts. CNN Editorial Research. 3 minute read. Updated 2:02 PM EDT, Fri October 13, 2023. Link Copied! Former Massachusetts Governor and one time presidential candidate...
Nov 3, 2023 · Jon Keller, political analyst for WBZ-TV, pays tribute to the Silent Generation leader who guided the state through the Blizzard of '78 and ran for president in 1988. He praises Dukakis's sense of purpose, humility and frugality, and wishes him a happy birthday.
