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... the Democratic National Convention. The city of Chicago was inundated with "hippies" who were politically active young adults of the time. They were resistant to laws, police, and the status quo. The "hippies" had unconventional ways of expressing their opinions, primarily in support of Senator McCarthy. For example, to express their opposition to Chicago Police, the hippies would drop baggies of feces from hotel windows on to officers below. When Senator McCarthy appeared in Grant Park to speak to his supporters, however, he was surrounded by a protective detail of Chicago Police officers (in plan clothes). When the convention activities eventually got out of hand, Mayor Richard J. Daley gave his famous order to the police, "shoot to kill."
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What were the causes of the riots of 1968 in America?
Five days of race riots erupted in Washington, D.C. following the April 4, 1968 assassination of Civil Rights Movement-leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil unrest affected at least 110 U.S. cities; Washington, along with Chicago and Baltimore, were among the most affected.
April 1968 Los Angeles race riots?
Did not materialize or were not categorized as riots ( I can recall a Dragnet coverage of anti-riot precautions taken by LAPD in response to the King assasination. No riot erupted in L.A. at this time, fingers were, no pun intended, crossed. ( My dad never used this phrase as he thought it was making fun of the Praying Hands!)
What year did Los Angeles riots take places?
LOS ANGELES.
When did Båstad riots happen?
Båstad riots happened in 1968.
When did Rodney Riots happen?
Rodney Riots happened in 1968.
When did the race riots happen?
1968
What was the outcome of the student riots in France 1968?
Socialism
What event happened in1968?
Many things happened in 1968. In April MLK was killed, in June Robert Kennedy was killed, the democratic convention had riots, the largest draft for the Vietnam war took place, it was the summer of love, and riots took place in many cities.
What happened on April 5 1968?
On April 5, 1968, the aftermath of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4 led to widespread mourning and protests across the United States. Many cities experienced riots and demonstrations as people expressed their anger and grief over his death. The U.S. government and local authorities struggled to maintain order in the wake of the violence that erupted in several urban areas. The day marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement and American history, highlighting the ongoing struggle for racial equality.
Who was shot on April 4 1968?
MLK was shot that day. In June of 1968 Bobby Kennedy was also killed while running for president. That summer it seemed as if we had lost two of our greatest men and the world was on fire with Vietnam, riots, and demonstrations at the Democratic convention.
Where are pictures of riots in Chicago 1967?
The riots in Chicago were in 1968, not 1967. You could try the Chicago Historical Society and the Chicago Tribune (see links).
What day of the week was April 13 1968?
April 13, 1968 ... was on a Saturaday.
