Political Figures
From the college’s early years, BHCC has hosted numerous Massachusetts and federal political figures throughout its history. Notable politicians who have visited include Massachusetts senators John Kerry, Ted Kennedy; governors Michael Dukakis, Edward King, and Bill Weld; former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Below you will find photos, event flyers, and other resources that show their time at BHCC.
Political Figures Links
For more information regarding visitors mentioned, and for other visitors not mentioned, the links below provide highlights of their visit.
Elizabeth Warren at Commencement
Black and White Photo Showing Tipper Gore, Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy at BHCC (Names listed Left to Right)
Black and White Photo Showing Tipper Gore, Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy at BHCC (Names listed Left to Right)
Former Boston Mayor Flynn speaking at Bunker Hill
Former Boston Mayor Flynn speaking at Bunker Hill
Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy October 22, 2019 Compelling Conversations event flyer
Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy October 22, 2019 Compelling Conversations event flyer
Massachusetts Governor Edward king with BHCC President Shively
Massachusetts Governor Edward king with BHCC President Shively
Massachusetts Governor Weld speaking to a BHCC classroom
Massachusetts Governor Weld speaking to a BHCC classroom
Lieutenant governor Jane Swift with Anne Hyde and President Mary Fifield
Lieutenant governor Jane Swift with Anne Hyde and President Mary Fifield
Representative Joseph Kennedy II speaking at BHCC 1992 Commencement
Representative Joseph Kennedy II speaking at BHCC 1992 Commencement
President Shively talking with Representative Joseph Kennedy II
President Shively talking with Representative Joseph Kennedy II
Representative Joseph Kennedy II shaking hands with BHCC students
Representative Joseph Kennedy II shaking hands with BHCC students
Senator John Kerry with BHCC faculty
Senator John Kerry with BHCC faculty
Senator John Kerry in BHCC graduation regalia next to faculty member
Senator John Kerry in BHCC graduation regalia next to faculty member
Senator John Kerry speaking at BHCC's 1997 Commencement
Senator John Kerry speaking at BHCC's 1997 Commencement
Senator Kerry speaking in front of Professor John Meagher's class
Senator Kerry speaking in front of Professor John Meagher's class
Black and white photograph of Senator Kerry with Anne Hyde, President O'Shea, and other BHCC staff
Black and white photograph of Senator Kerry with Anne Hyde, President O'Shea, and other BHCC staff
Senator Kerry giving a campaign speech at BHCC
Senator Kerry giving a campaign speech at BHCC
Photo of Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift speaking at commencement
Photo of Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift speaking at commencement
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson's Compelling Conversations event flyer
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson's Compelling Conversations event flyer
Newspaper article announcing Mary Robinson's visit to BHCC that discusses her work in the UN and accomplishments as president
Newspaper article announcing Mary Robinson's visit to BHCC that discusses her work in the UN and accomplishments as president
Black and white photo of Senator Ted Kennedy and his wife Vicki posing with a student
Black and white photo of Senator Ted Kennedy and his wife Vicki posing with a student