The 1968 Democratic National Convention was held August 26–29 at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Earlier that year incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson had announc
Humphrey and Muskie together at the Democratic National Convention
Senator Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota (1959-1971)
Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York (1965-1968) (assassinated)
Senator George McGovern of South Dakota (1963-1981)
A series of protests against the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War took place prior to and during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The protests lasted approxim
1968 Democratic National Convention
…Kennedy 12.75 Eugene McCarthy 3.0 Paul W. "Bear" Bryant 1.5 Others 16.25 James H. Gray Sr. 0.5 George Wallace 0.5 Richard J. Daley and the convention Anti-war demonstrators in Lincoln Park, Chicago, attending a Yippie organized event approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of the convention center. The band MC5 can be seen…
Yippie! button on display at the Chicago History Museum
This demonstration took place on August 10, 1968, as Chicago was preparing to host the Democratic National Convention.
People in Lincoln Park during the convention.
People in Lincoln Park during the convention, being recorded by NBC.