The 1968 Democratic National Convention
Lara Brown of George Washington University described the events leading up to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She also explained how that convention impacted subsequent nominations for presidential candidates.
Description
Lara Brown of George Washington University described the events leading up to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She also explained how that convention impacted subsequent nominations for presidential candidates.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why does Professor Brown say that the 1968 convention in Chicago was not an "open convention?"
- What was the public's reaction to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
- Explain the reforms that occurred because of the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
- How did the 1968 Democratic National Convention increase the significance of primary elections?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Brokered Convention
- Delegates
- Democratic Party
- Elector
- Gene Mccarthy
- National Convention
- Nomination
- Primaries
- Reform