Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 - 13:00

The Presidential Election of 1968 - and Implications for 2024

Red and blue pencil making an X on a ballot paper with background of images from 1968 and 2024 election

The 1968 Presidential Election remains the most divisive in modern U.S. history, with Democrat Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and independent George Wallace at the forefront, and outgoing President Lyndon Johnson working behind the scenes. This lecture explores the striking parallels between 1968 and the 2024 Election, drawing on previously unexplored archives and numerous interviews. It challenges conventional views, revealing how the 1968 campaign set a new standard and tone for electoral battles, offering a compelling preview of the current political landscape.

Professor Luke A. Nichter

Professor Luke Nichter

Luke A. Nichter is a Professor of History and James H. Cavanaugh Endowed Chair in Presidential Studies at Chapman University. His area of specialty...

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