Michael Dukakis runs for president
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- election
- a process in which people vote to choose leaders or decide questions
- campaign
- organized work toward a goal, such as winning an election
- represent
- speak or act for others
Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis became the Democratic presidential nominee. He lost the general election to George H. W. Bush. The campaign connected state leadership with national politics.
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Follow-up: Wôpanâak language reclamation
Wampanoag community members began organized work to bring their language back into everyday use. Jessie Little Doe Baird helped lead the effort. Old written records and community learning became important resources.
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