The 1968 Democratic convention really showed the division in the nation. Several things happened that Spring that made it seem like the world was on fire. In April MLK was killed and in June Bobby Kennedy was killed. There were the Watts riots and the demonstrations against the Vietnam War. The largest draft in US history took place in 68 and it seemed as if the war was expanding. I was 18 in 1968 and this still sticks with me and remains in the memory of people today.
shake many Americans' faith in the U.S. military
The population of the United States in 1968 was 201 million people. Some major events in 1968 were the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 3, 1968, during a telephone conversation between Mitchell J. Rappaport and Lex Freiden.
Jean-Claude Killy of France won men's downhill, slalom, and giant slalom at the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble.
Some devastating events that occurred in 1968 were the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. Also, Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solana's in New York City. He only survived because surgeons were able to get his heart started again in surgery.
they were deeply divided
Their deep divisions could lead to violence.
Their deep divisions could lead to violence.
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The events of 1968, marked by widespread protests against the Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, and the assassinations of key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, revealed deep divisions within American society regarding politics and social issues. Many Americans became increasingly disillusioned with the government and its policies, leading to a surge in activism and demands for change. The tumultuous year highlighted the growing desire for social justice, anti-war sentiments, and a more engaged and representative political process. Ultimately, these events catalyzed a shift in public perception and political engagement that would shape future movements and policies.
they sometimes led to violence they were deeply divided Americans disagreed about many issues.