#OnThisDate August 26, 1968 - Chicago Chaos

The 1968 Democratic National Convention, Held In Chicago From August 26 To August 29, Became A Defining Moment In American Political And Social History.

As Delegates Gathered Inside The International Amphitheatre To Nominate Hubert Humphrey As The Democratic Presidential Candidate, Thousands Of Anti-Vietnam War Protesters Converged On The Streets Outside.

The Protests, Led By Groups Such As The Youth International Party ("Yippies") And The National Mobilization Committee To End The War In Vietnam, Were Met With Brutal Force By Chicago Police, Who Engaged In Violent Clashes With Demonstrators In What Was Later Dubbed A "Police Riot."

The Televised Images Of The Unrest, Which Took Place In Iconic Locations Like Grant Park, Shocked The Nation And Deepened Divisions Over The Vietnam War And Civil Rights.

The Events In Chicago Not Only Shaped The Outcome Of The 1968 Election But Also Marked A Turning Point In Public Perception Of Law Enforcement And The Political Establishment, Leaving An Indelible Mark On American History.

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