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Here's what happened at the ‘free speech’ rally and counter-protests

Thousands of counter protesters march to a planned 'Free Speech Rally' on Boston Common on August 19, 2017.

These aerial views show the size of the counter-protest crowds in Boston

Boston-8/19/17 A protester takes a swing at a free speech supporter being escorted through the Downtown Crossing. Protesters scuffle with police on Tremont Street. A Free Speech rally was held on Boston Common as counter protesters marched down Tremont Street to Boston Common. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(metro)

Photos from the Boston 'free speech' rally and counter-protests

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Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. leaps at the center field wall to catch a ball hit by New York Yankees' Tyler Austin during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

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Father, my father: Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow

Father, my father: Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow

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FILE- In this Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, the Amtrak Downeaster travels through Portland, Maine.

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Tom Brady during the preseason game against the Texans.

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Boston was outraged, and was paying attention

Boston was outraged, and was paying attention

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Oops: Trump mocked online for misspelling ‘heal’ in a tweet

Oops: Trump mocked online for misspelling ‘heal’ in a tweet

FILE- In this Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, the Amtrak Downeaster travels through Portland, Maine.

Amtrak brings back 1955 dome rail car to Downeaster train

A woman reacted as she read the “Sorry We’re Closed’’ sign on the door of a rest stop off of Route 95 in Salisbury.

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