Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Announcement (1968)
Archival video of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy making his remarks for his 1968 Democratic presidential campaign.
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Archival video of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy making his remarks for his 1968 Democratic presidential campaign.
Results of this election among candidates Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace are shown as Michael Cohen talks about the election results.
A timeline of facts surrounding the events leading up to the 1968 election is presented to provide historical context.
Archival video of Eugene McCarthy's response to Robert Kennedy's decision to enter the 1968 presidential race is shown and Michael Cohen talked about the relationship between the two…
Archival video showing a portion of Vice President Hubert Humphrey giving his acceptance speech to be the party's candidate in the election.
Michael Cohen talked about the state of the party leading into the 1968 election season and Eugene McCarthy's campaign.
Michael Cohen talks about the riots that occurred in Chicago during the convention and their significance.
Author Michael Cohen describes the circumstances surrounding Pres. Johnson's administration at the beginning of 1968.
Guests discuss Robert Kennedy's experience in the California primary, his assassination following his victory and its impact.
Michael Cohen explains how the election of 1968 impacted the election process.