What was going on in 1968

Tet offensive in the Vietnam War - was ultimately successful for the US, but was draining, and people started questioning why the US was still involved with the Vietnam War
Massacre at My Lai 202006021502
Death of MLK
Death of Robert Kennedy
Passing of the Civil Rights Act 202006011455
Hong Kong flu 202006021523
The election was a sort of referendum on the Vietnam War and state of affairs
Nixon came to power by appealing to the “Silent Majority” - the older generation who were not as vocal, but were pretty resistant to opposing government policies.

Given the current turmoil, there are several valid comparisons between 1968 and 2020. 202006021531 As we know, it’s hard to empathize with things that you haven’t experienced yourself 202212291713. Hopefully, the perspective provided by 1968 helps with better coming to terms with the turmoil in 2020.

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February 22, 2023

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Civil Rights Act of 1968 An expansion of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1968, popularly known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits