There are important lessons to be learned from the Democrats’ 1968 Chicago convention.
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The Mess In Chicago (1968): Conventional Wisdom

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Conventional Wisdom

Conventional Wisdom

We've partnered with Politico for an eight-part series titled “Conventional Wisdom,” telling the stories behind some of the most memorable political conventions in U.S. history -- and how they have impacted today's political climate.

 

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