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CBS News 1968 Democratic National Convention Coverage

Walter Cronkite anchored CBS News coverage of day three of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Correspondents reported on di… read more

Walter Cronkite anchored CBS News coverage of day three of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Correspondents reported on dissent within the convention hall by anti-Vietnam War delegates, and violence at Grant Park and outside the Hilton Hotel where protesters were outnumbered by Chicago police and National Guard troops. The CBS coverage ended with the nomination of Vice President Hubert Humphrey for president. close

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CBS News 1968 Democratic National Convention Coverage

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Program ID:
444739-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
First Aired:
Apr 28, 2018 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
May 05, 2018 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Apr 28, 2018 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 29, 2018 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 29, 2018 | 4:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 30, 2018 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 05, 2018 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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