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PHOTOS: Occupy Boston defies Menino’s order to vacate Dewey Square

Thousands rallied on the Greenway, and protesters packed up much of the camp for safekeeping | December 8, 2011
By ARIEL SHEARER  |  December 9, 2011

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The scene from Occupy Boston after Mayor Menino gave orders to vacate | Dewey Square | December 8, 2011

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