1968 Democratic National Convention 50 Years Later

ABC7 Chicago takes a look back at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the protests that surrounded on its 50th anniversary. Here is our complete coverage:

Days of Rage: Timeline of the 1968 Democratic National Convention

Days of Rage: Timeline of the 1968 Democratic National Convention

The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago has become one of the emblematic events of the decade, a culmination of years of hope and idealism that spiraled into days of rage, causing wounds to the party and country some scholars believe persist to this day.

Present-day DNC protesters say they're fighting the same issues 50 years later

Present-day DNC protestors say they're fighting the same issues 50 years later

Five decades after anti-war protestors clashed with Chicago police during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, another wave of activists took to the streets.

'This is crazy, this is America': Protesters, police recall violence of 1968 DNC 50 years on

Protestors, police recall violence of 1968 Democratic National Convention 50 years on

This weekend several events marked the 50-year anniversary of violent clashes between police and anti-war protestors at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

50 years later, activists remember bloody protests outside 1968 DNC

50 years later, activists remember bloody protests outside 1968 DNC

Two longtime Chicago political activists shared memories of one of the most infamous weeks in Chicago history 50 years later.

Retired Chicago police officers recall the chaos of 1968 DNC protests

Retired Chicago police officers recall the chaos of 1968 DNC protests

By August of 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy had been assassinated. Anti-War anger was at fever pitch. Protestors came to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago en masse. Mayor Richard J. Daley put the hammer down.

Former Newsweek reporter recalls 1968 Democratic Convention riots

Former Newsweek reporter remembers 1968 DNC riots

The 1968 Democratic Convention was a chance for Mayor Richard J. Daley to show off Chicago, but any hopes he had for positive media coverage were dashed by the violent protests.

National Guardsman recalls guarding Hilton Hotel during 'Battle of Michigan Avenue'

National Guardsman recalls guarding Hilton Hotel from 1968 DNC protests

You're 21 and in the National Guard. There's trouble outside the Conrad Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago. You jump in your jeep with your Military Police unit. Your mission: nobody gets by you into the hotel.

Vietnam veterans honor soldiers killed overseas during 1968 DNC protests on 50th anniversary

Vietnam veterans honor soldiers killed overseas during 1968 DNC protests on 50th anniversary

During the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago, protesters clashed with police, shouting and arguing against the Vietnam War. But there was one group who didn't have a voice at the time - service members fighting in Vietnam.

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