THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 5, 2022 Page 7 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 one more thing, sir” – Michael Goldman is the Larry Bird of political consultants. The ubiquitous media masseur, political talent agent and Democratic party kibitzer is the best of the best – at the top his game – one of his more recent success stories being former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, now the 29th United States Secretary of Labor. Michael was recently voted into the MHS Alumni Hall of Fame. I know I go to the “Mike Goldman Well” often, but he is so darn smart and knows his Malden like it ain’t nobody’s business, I keep going back. To give you a small slice of what Malden was like in 1965, I offer to you wisdom submitted by Michael Goldman: “The advantage of history is we know how the story turns out. “In September of 1964, walking as a sophomore through the halls of Malden HS, there was no way to have known the political and social tsunami that was about to explode both across our nation, as well as around the world. “Having later taught a course called ‘1968, The Year of the Century’ well over a dozen times during the past 40 plus years, I realize more than most the role 1965 eventually played in creating today’s America. “What is important to remember was that in September of 1964, we had a Presidential Campaign where neither candidate ended up ever mentioning our ongoing involvement in Vietnam even a single time. “In September of 1964, Mohamad Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and that 90% of sportswriters were predicting he would quickly be dethroned later that year as reigning Heavyweight Champion of the World after he was beaten in a rematch by former champion Sonny Liston. “In September of 1964, Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack were still considered the apex of ‘cultural cool’ and the Beatles were thought by most to be merely a passing fad soon to disappear back to England. “In September of 1964 the word ‘Ms.’ did not exist, nor did the idea that women ought to have the right to earn equal pay for equal work or to have the personal private right to elect to have an abortion. “In September of 1964, the idea that the United States was actually two countries, one White and one Black, separate and unequal, was considered un-American thought. “In September of 1964, nobody had ever heard of Miranda or the Miranda ‘right to remain silent.’ “And in September of 1964, for good or ill, the world was about to change. The generation that was later labeled the ‘Greatest Generation’ for its role in defeating the Axis Powers in WW2 thought it would be they who were remembered as the driving generation of the 20th century in America. A label that was later rightly placed on the heads of the Boomers like me who walked the halls of MHS in the mid-1960’s and had no idea that in 2022, America was going to split into silos of separate Americas, unable or unwilling to see ourselves as one nation, with shared values, shared visions, and shared dreams.” Brilliant Mike, thank you. Postscript 1: There were 677 Seniors in the graduating class of ’65 at MHS. Johnny Marsinelli was a year or two away from his tour of duty in Nam. (Thank you sincerely for your service, by the way, John.) “Rock” is an “enthusiastic Brighamite.” For new Maldonians, in days of yore, the Square was broken up into little tribes: There was Park Street, Signor Pizza, the Auld-New Lounge, the doo-wop crowd who spent their evenings in the many doorways in the Square honing their craft, the Jack Haney crowd. Then there was Brigham’s. Brigham’s, if memory serves me correctly, was a hangout for Malden’s young, popular jocks, like “Marse.” John and his wonderful wife, “Saint” Mary Alice, still call Malden home and are giving their son, John, the best life he could ever ask for. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Postscript 2: So, Malden, as you enjoy your Malden Advocate this morning, raise your cup of coffee in honor of the Blue Jackets, those wonderful Boys of (that long ago) summer. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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