Former Massachusetts Sen. Edward William Brooke watches the colors under the statue of President Abraham Lincoln in the Rotunda on Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, during a ceremony where he received the Congressional Gold Medal. AP Photo logo AP Photo 28 months ago

Former Massachusetts Sen. Edward William Brooke watches the colors under the statue of President Abraham Lincoln in the Rotunda on Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, during a ceremony where he received the Congressional Gold Medal.

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