The American Presidential Election of 1968

The video covers the 1968 U.S. presidential election, highlighting the societal changes of the 1960s, the Vietnam War's impact, and the Democratic primaries. It discusses the assassination of Robert Kennedy, the nomination of Hubert Humphrey, and Richard Nixon's Republican nomination. The emergence of third-party candidate George Wallace is also covered. The election campaigns of Nixon and Humphrey are detailed, leading to Nixon's victory. The video concludes with the election's impact on the political landscape and the New Deal Coalition's decline.

What was the outcome of the 1968 presidential election in terms of electoral and popular votes?

What was the significance of the Bayh-Celler constitutional amendment proposed after the election?

How did the 1968 election affect the Democratic Party's future presidential nominations?