Motorcade Protests

On October 27, 1974 a motorcade of approximately 700 antibusing protestors drove to the home of Gregory Ansig, Boston's State Education Commissioner to speak out against the school desegregation program. The majority of the crowd were from South Boston, but others came from different parts of Boston, as well as nearby suburbs. 

The original rally began at the Dedham Shopping Mall. The aforementioned 700 reached Ansig's house and began a smaller protest, while another 600 attempted to drive to the home of the judge who originated the ruling, United State District Judge Arthur W. Garrity. This group was turned back by the police before they reached their destination.