Clues for today’s quiz are in @RetroReport’s video on one particular convention from the past.
WATCH: bit.ly/320ITEs
#Day2 #DemConvention
What year was journalist Dan Rather roughed up at the Democratic National Convention?
This year the #DemConvention is entirely virtual. It was initially planned to take place in Milwaukee.
Where did the 1968 Democratic National Convention take place?
In the 1968 presidential election, which candidate entered the race without competing in any of the primaries?
What was the main focus of the protesters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
Answer: CBS News journalist Dan Rather was roughed up and knocked down by security guards at the 1968 #DemConvention when he was interviewing delegates.
WATCH the lessons from the 1968 Democratic Convention:
Answer: The 1968 Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago.
The turbulent #DemConvention in 1968 holds important lessons:
Answer: Vice President Hubert Humphrey entered the race without competing in any of the primaries.
How did Humprey went on to win the Democratic nomination in 1968?
Answer: Ending the Vietnam War was the main focus of the protesters at the 1968 convention in Chicago.
Anti-war sentiment and politcal unrest darkened the national mood and fueled protests across the country.
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