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Politics and Mythmaking

Professor Luke Nichter and Professor Peter Knight · Gresham College

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About

The 1968 Presidential Election remains the most divisive in modern U.S. history, with Democrat Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and independent George Wallace at the forefront, and outgoing President Lyndon Johnson working behind the scenes. This lecture explores the striking parallels between 1968 and the 2024 Election, drawing on previously unexplored archives and numerous interviews. It challenges conventional views, revealing how the 1968 campaign set a new standard and tone for electoral battles, offering a compelling preview of the current political landscape.

Lectures

  1. The Presidential Election of 1968 - and Implications for 2024 2024-10-31 · Audio
  2. Making Sense of Conspiracy Theories 2024-11-14 · Audio

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Taught by
Professor Luke Nichter, Professor Peter Knight
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics
Source
Gresham College
Licence
Educational use (Gresham College's terms), as Gresham College states it. Gresham College's terms
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