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Chicago History Museum | The 1968 Exhibit

Chicago Talks, September 25, 2014
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The 1968 Exhibit at the Chicago History Museum is coming soon. It opens Saturday, Oct. 4.

The Vietnam War, protests and assassinations were on the news. Peace signs, love-ins and psychedelic rock were on the scene. From the darkest hours to the incredible highs, the year 1968 comes alive in this extraordinary new exhibit. This traveling show is making its way around the country showcasing an era, and you can learn more from the Chicago History Museum.

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Do you have a memory of 1968? Tell  yours and it will be part of the exhibit.

If you are a millennial, take a parent and you will unleash some stories you may never have heard.

There are some very interesting videos from the 1968 and some about 1968. Check them out on the site. You can click on the video here to go to the Chicago History Museum site: via Chicago History Museum | The 1968 Exhibit.

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