DNC host Chicago, haunted by 1968 convention rioting, braces for bloodshed
Authorities are hoping to keep Chicago violence to a minimum during the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week with anti-Israel protests planned.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/dnc-host-chicago-haunted-1968-convention-rioting-braces-bloodshed
The article discusses the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Hubert Humphrey accepted the nomination for president. It also compares the 1968 convention to the upcoming 2024 convention, highlighting the differences in the protests and the measures being taken to prevent violence. The article mentions the large-scale protests against the Vietnam War in 1968, which led to clashes with police and National Guardsmen. It also notes that this year's convention is expected to see anti-Israel demonstrations and protests calling for the end of U.S. support for Israel, legal status for 12 million illegal immigrants, and abortion protections.