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Rhiannon12866

(217,657 posts)
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 01:40 AM Aug 18

The 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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MrWowWow

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1. Am Hoping the 2024 DNC Street Action is Nothing Like That of 1968 DNC
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 01:49 AM
Aug 18

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
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 01:57 AM
Aug 18
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