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It’s 1968 All Over Again
It’s 1968 All Over Again
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died on June 6, 1968, the victim of an assassin’s bullet. (Photo by Bettmann via Getty Images)
The year that left two leaders dead and shattered our politics has come back to haunt us.
By Eli Lake
07.14.24 — U.S. Politics
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It’s 1968 All Over Again

For months now, the parallels between 2024 and 1968 have seemed eerie. The Democratic convention is once again in Chicago this August, as it was 56 years ago. The Democratic incumbent, once again, is despised by his left-wing base and seems out of touch with voters. College campuses are once again aflame over a foreign war.

And yet despite these echoes, …

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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