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Are the echoes of 1968 still shaping our political present?
Join us as we dissect the seismic events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago—a moment that forever altered the landscape of American politics.
We'll unravel how President Lyndon B. Johnson's shocking decision not to seek reelection set off a cascade of chaos, against a backdrop of national grief over the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the turmoil of the Vietnam War.
Our featured book, "1968: The Year That Rocked the World" by Martin Kurlansky, provides essential context for understanding this pivotal period.
Hear about the violent confrontations between anti-war protesters and the Chicago Police, captured live on television, which exposed the deep divisions tearing the country apart.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Explore how the convention's fallout led to sweeping reforms within the Democratic Party, spearheaded by Senator George McGovern, and prompted a shift to the left.
- Relive the infamous scenes at Grant Park where demonstrators faced brutal police tactics, and Senator Abraham Ribicoff's brave condemnation of these actions along with Chicago old boss mayor, Richard Daley had colorful words for that same Senator.
- We also draw parallels between the radical changes of the 1970s and today's political landscape, with a spotlight on the Democratic Party's nomination of Kamala Harris for the 2024 election.
Tune in for a compelling narrative that connects past and present, and reflects on the enduring impact of this turbulent chapter in American history.
Other resources:
Decades presents the 1968: The DNC (45 mins)
The Year in Review in 1968: The Chaos (55 mins)
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Are the echoes of 1968 still shaping our political present?
Join us as we dissect the seismic events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago—a moment that forever altered the landscape of American politics.
We'll unravel how President Lyndon B. Johnson's shocking decision not to seek reelection set off a cascade of chaos, against a backdrop of national grief over the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the turmoil of the Vietnam War.
Our featured book, "1968: The Year That Rocked the World" by Martin Kurlansky, provides essential context for understanding this pivotal period.
Hear about the violent confrontations between anti-war protesters and the Chicago Police, captured live on television, which exposed the deep divisions tearing the country apart.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Explore how the convention's fallout led to sweeping reforms within the Democratic Party, spearheaded by Senator George McGovern, and prompted a shift to the left.
- Relive the infamous scenes at Grant Park where demonstrators faced brutal police tactics, and Senator Abraham Ribicoff's brave condemnation of these actions along with Chicago old boss mayor, Richard Daley had colorful words for that same Senator.
- We also draw parallels between the radical changes of the 1970s and today's political landscape, with a spotlight on the Democratic Party's nomination of Kamala Harris for the 2024 election.
Tune in for a compelling narrative that connects past and present, and reflects on the enduring impact of this turbulent chapter in American history.
Other resources:
Decades presents the 1968: The DNC (45 mins)
The Year in Review in 1968: The Chaos (55 mins)
Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected], or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate it.