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
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.
Abbie Hoffman
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Abbot Howard Hoffman was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party and was a member of the Chicago Seven. He was also a leading proponent of the Flower Pow
1968 Democratic National Convention protests
…participating groups to follow their particular focuses. The Youth International Party was one of the major groups in the organization of the protests. Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and a few friends engaged in conversation at Hoffman's apartment on New Year's Eve, 1967. They discussed the events of the year, such as…
Hoffman in 1969
Hoffman in Tallahassee, Florida, 1989
Hoffman (right) with wife, Anita, and son in 1972
Hoffman and Johanna Lawrenson in 1981