Stay right there dont move mr. Chairman, my fellow americans, my fellow democrats i proudly accept the nomination of our party [ cheers and applause ] this moment this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. Yet one cant help, but reflect the deep sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted, regrettably and tragically in the streets of this great city and for the personal injuries which have occurred. [ applause ]. Thats Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 nomination for president at chicagos Conrad Hilton hotel where the democrat his gathered for their convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of angry protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey, longtime, minnesota senator and unsuccessful candidate is the focus of this weeks Contenders Program. We are live from minnesotas history center. Nick collette is the document ari documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life and the tumultuous year of 1968. I want you to set the stage f
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