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512. America in '68: The Chicago Riots (Part 5)

The Rest Is History

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Tensions Rise: The Clash at the Music Festival

This chapter recounts the turmoil during a local MC5 performance marked by police tensions and unexpectedly low attendance. As conflict over stage access ensues, the atmosphere turns violent, leading to clashes fueled by crowd chants and police brutality.

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