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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Then and Now.

Authors :
Webster-Bass, Trinity
Source :
Chicago Citizen - Chicago Weekend Edition; 8/21/2024, Vol. 55 Issue 35, p13-13, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968 and draws parallels to the present day. The 1968 convention was marked by political turmoil, including the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, as well as protests against the Vietnam War. The article highlights the differences between the Vietnam War and the conflict in Palestine, and emphasizes that while the Democratic Party has adopted a more left-leaning standpoint, many of the issues that concerned Americans in the 1960s still resonate with Democrats today. The article also mentions the violence that occurred during the 1968 convention and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in the present political climate. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
55
Issue :
35
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chicago Citizen - Chicago Weekend Edition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
179216230