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Related: About this forumThe history of the DNC in Chicago - CBS News
The Democratic National Convention will kick off in Chicago Monday - but it's not the first time the Windy City has hosted the major event. In 1968, a dramatic convention saw then-President Lyndon Johnson step aside, moving his Vice President to the top of the ticket, in an echo of President Joe Biden's move earlier this year. - Aired on 08/17/2024.
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The history of the DNC in Chicago - CBS News (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Aug 18
OP
Same here! Law enforcement says they're preparing for the protesters, just hope they don't turn violent
Rhiannon12866
Aug 18
#3
Considering the violence that TFG attempts to incite, I'm hoping against a repeat of 1968
Rhiannon12866
Aug 18
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MrWowWow
(245 posts)1. Am Hoping the 2024 DNC Street Action is Nothing Like That of 1968 DNC
20k to 30k protesters are expected this time around.
Rhiannon12866
(217,657 posts)3. Same here! Law enforcement says they're preparing for the protesters, just hope they don't turn violent
OAITW r.2.0
(27,304 posts)2. Chicago, 1968...a lot of rat fuckery went down.
Will we be this stupid to believe it this time?
Rhiannon12866
(217,657 posts)4. Considering the violence that TFG attempts to incite, I'm hoping against a repeat of 1968