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LBJ Goes From War On Poverty To War On Crime (1968)

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The Shift Towards Policing and Surveillance in the Late 1960s

This chapter explores the rise of militarization and surveillance in police forces during the late 1960s, focusing on wiretapping and tactics used against groups like the Black Panther Party. It examines societal responses, particularly from activists, and discusses the implications of crime legislation and gun control on minority communities.

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