Question

In 1968, television viewers watched police in __________ beat demonstrators protesting against the Democratic Party’s nomination of Hubert Humphrey for president. A. New York B. Washington D.C. C. Los Angeles D. Chicago

Answer 1

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This event happened in Chicago, when, in the Democratic National Convention, the demonstrators protest against the nomination of Hubert Humphrey. Letter d).
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Answer 2

The correct answer is D) Chicago.

In 1968, television viewers watched police in Chicago beat demonstrators protesting against the Democratic Party’s nomination of Hubert Humphrey for president.

We are referring to an incident during the Democratic Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. Democrat delegates were inside the International Amphitheater of the city when protesters arrived at the facility and started their protest in the streets. They opposed the Vietnam War. The Chicago Police Department had to intervene and arrested many protested. Several policemen and protesters were hurt during the incident.