1968 Presidential campaign

The 1968 U.S. presidential campaign was a tumultuous contest marked by social upheaval, the Vietnam War, and shifting political winds. Republican Richard Nixon sought to restore stability, emphasizing law and order, while Democrat Hubert Humphrey represented the party after Democratic candidates, including anti-warIllinois senator Eugene McCarthy and Vietnam critic Robert Kennedy, faltered or withdrew. The Democratic Convention in Chicago was marred by protests and violence. Nixon eventually won, promising to end the war and unite the nation. The campaign reflected deep divisions over civil rights, war policies, and social change, shaping American politics for years afterward.