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Arguably the most historic year of modern times, 1968 was full of tragedy. -- CNN
Episode 8 of CNNs series about The Sixties airs tonight at 9 pm/est. (The program replays later tonight.) The earlier episodes have been, in my opinion, of a quality well worth watching. They have covered issues including the Cuban Missile Crises, Civil Rights movement, JFKs murder, the Beatles, and the space race. Tonights program focuses on 1968.
The Tet Offensive; McCarthys New Hampshire upset; LBJ steps aside (kind of); King is killed; RFK is killed; the Democratic National Convention; Nixon; the White Album; and much, much more.
If you werent alive back then, watching tonights documentary may help put 1968 into perspective. It was, quite literally, a revolutionary year in American history. There was something close to a civil war, though there were more than two sides fighting.
If you were around back then, I would also recommend watching it. I do not tend to watch CNN much, myself, but I have enjoyed this series. I suspect that you will like tonights episode!
Now, if possible, Id like your help, to make this both an entertaining and worthwhile thread. If you experienced 1968, what events stick out in your mind? And why?
If you werent alive back then, what are your impressions of that year, based upon what you have learned about it? Also, do you have any questions about 1968 -- and what made it so special -- that you might pose to D.U.s elders?
Thank you for your consideration, and hopefully, participation. And enjoy the show!
Your friend,
H2O Man