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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Aug 26, 2024, 07:18 AM Aug 26

On this day, August 26, 1968, the Democratic National convention opened in Chicago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_26

• 1968 – The U.S. Democratic Party's National Convention opened in Chicago, sparking four days of clashes (pictured) between anti-Vietnam War protesters and police.


Clashes between police and protesters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
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On this day, August 26, 1968, the Democratic National convention opened in Chicago. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 26 OP
"The whole world is watching!" Doc_Technical Aug 26 #1
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