Election of 1968 Day 26 Taylor Ashe

Significance The candidates had different points of view on the war and Nixon winning the election of 1968 indicated that America was becoming more conservative even though it was a close call between him and Humphrey due to the impact of Wallace’s campaign.

Humprey's Campaign Video Against Nixon

Points of Emphasis Chicago Democratic Convention George Wallace’s 3rd party campaign Election results and impact

Point 1: Democratic Convention Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy publicly supported LBJ’s Vietnam policies 10 thousand protesters gathered Tried to pressure Democrats to adopt anti-war policy Richard Daley Mayor of Chicago Told Police and national guard to break-up any riots or fights Riots Broke out between demonstrators and the Chicago Police Department Media captured the event “The Whole World is watching!”

Point 2: Wallace’s 3rd party Worked as Alabama Governor Democrat Very Racist known for saying “segregation now, tomorrow, forever.” Political Views: Against Establishment Against Counterculture Supported unions and the blue collar worker Supported Vietnam

Point 2: George Wallace’s 3rd party Running Mate Curtis LeMay Supported use of nuclear weapons in Vietnam Caused a loss of popularity for Wallace

Point 3: The election and Results Nominees: RICHARD NIXON Republican Against the War GEORGE WALLACE American Independent For the War HUBERT HUMPHREY Democrat For the War

Point 3: The election and Results Nixon: 43.4% Humphrey: 42.7% Wallace: 13.5% Nixon beat Humphrey But by less than 1%

Conclusion The Election of 1968 was one of importance. The first big component of the election was the Chicago Democratic Convention which turned into a huge riot between demonstrators and the Chicago police department. The convention still went on, however, and Humphrey became the democratic nominee. Richard Nixon won the election to become president, beating Humphrey by less than 1%. George Wallace also ran as a 3rd party nominee, but lost much of his popularity due to his running-mate, Curtis LeMay.

Course Themes American Dream Nixon becoming president after setbacks Conflict and Consensus People had many different views on the war, but most were happy when it came to an end