Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, 1988 Democratic nominee for president and a native son of Massachusetts, shared his thoughts on the “master politician,” Calvin Coolidge of Vermont. He looked at how the future president evolved into a popular political figure in the Bay State. Former Governor Dukakis responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
“Master Politician” was a presentation at the 50th Anniversary of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation Symposium, held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.