Nancy's News Network: George McGovern appeared in Gloucester on Sunday

Monday, July 20, 2009

George McGovern appeared in Gloucester on Sunday

On a book tour for his recently published book, Abraham Lincoln, Senator George McGovern spoke to 300+ people Sunday in Gloucester. The Senator, celebrating his 87th birthday yesterday, got a hardy laugh from the audience when he began his remarks with, "Four score and seven years ago..."
I was able to chat with him for a few minutes after his appearance. What a wonderful human being! How different the world would be if the rest of the nation had voted as wisely as those of us in Massachusetts did in 1972!

Thanks to the photographer who used my camera to take the photos of me. I wish I had her name!

More photos can be found here.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

George McGovern appeared in Gloucester on Sunday

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