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  • Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial
    Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial

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    A quick look at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and the aftermath.

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  • Arlo Guthrie Reflects on Vietnam Era
    Arlo Guthrie Reflects on Vietnam Era

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    Arlo Guthrie talks with Tom Brokaw about what he saw as a change of consciousness during the 1960s.

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  • Chicago Seven Trial
    Chicago Seven Trial

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    During a press conference on October 14, 1969, Tom Hayden, one of the defendants in the trial of the Chicago Seven, offers his view on prosecutor Thomas Foran's most recent accusations. The Chicago Seven—Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, and Lee Weiner—were charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot for their participation in the Vietnam War protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

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  • Ford Offers Clemency to Draft Evaders
    Ford Offers Clemency to Draft Evaders

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    On September 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed a proclamation that would offer Vietnam War draft evaders the chance to earn clemency by performing alternative service for their country. In a speech to the American people, Ford defends his decision as one that's best for the nation.

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The Chicago Seven were political radicals accused of conspiring to incite riots that occurred during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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