Opening Speech of Democratic Party National Convention, 1968 - Archive Film 1064328

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29th August 1968 - U.S.A.. Eugene McCarthy. Delegates to the Democratic Party National Convention entering hall, people chanting, We want peace. McCarthy takes stand. Shaky camera. Says that he wished the co-runner for President of the Democrat Party all the best. Asks for questions. Says that nomination will depend on interpretation of the Platforms statement. He has made his mind up about this. Deplores violence in Chicago. Feels that the Convention should not have been held there

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