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Chicago, 1968 : Policy and Protest at the Democratic National Convention

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In August 1968, Democrats gather at their National Convention in Chicago to debate a platform for a deeply divided party. Factions are split over issues such as civil rights, infrastructure, and the war on poverty--not to mention the war in Vietnam. Meanwhile, crowds of protesters descend upon the city. Impassioned antiwar demonstrators plan sit-ins and marches, while the absurdist Yippies, determined to make a mockery of the convention, intend to nominate a pig for president. Journalists flood the area to cover the stories of the delegates and protesters. Over the course of this game, players will develop a better understanding of the complexities of the social and cultural tumult that has come to be known as "the Sixties."

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  • ISBN-13: 9781469670706
  • ISBN-10: 1469670704
  • Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
  • Publish Date: July 2022
  • Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.38 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
  • Page Count: 180

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