During 1968, the turmoil created chaos, political, and civil rights problems caused by race segregation protests. A media report gave information on a speech given by the Speaker of the Democratic Party on behalf of the running President. It left a negative impact when he opted of violence using police force strategies to end the protests while people riot for their rights. It turned the tide in favor of the Republicans President Nixon and George Wallace.
The animal that changed their ways was the horse.
"Dear Momma.
Life in the infantry was hard... I'd no sleep... I gave up my stripes. Lieutenant Ackerson is meaner than a bull on a farm... By god the cold.... I'm not used to it like the white boys are. I'm only used ta' the hot Texas heat. The media usually ignores me. But they are a talkin' to the white boys like they're heroes... I don't think I'll be welcome when I come back. At least... I'm proving something for my country. That I'll be fighting. For the good of the united states."
-I hope this helps.