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

The Rest Is History

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Turmoil in Chicago: The 1968 Democratic Convention

This chapter explores the political landscape of the Democratic Party in 1968, focusing on the aftermath of Robert Kennedy's assassination and its impact on Eugene McCarthy's campaign. It highlights the tensions between establishment figures and the counterculture, while examining the role of protests, the MOBE, and the Yippies during a tumultuous time in American history.

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