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  • Why this Democratic convention will not be like Chicago in 1968

    Aug 19, 2024 1:30 pm by BBCIllinois in the News
    Chicago's police department arrest a protester at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. CPD was later accused of a "police riot" and using overly aggressive tactics. Photo from Getty Images.

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    BBC (Aug.17) '[Mayor Daley] had very strong control over police, and an antagonistic relationship with protesters,' says Marsha Barrett, a U. of I. history professor. 'The city had set up a situation where there was likely to be a major conflict.'
     
     

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