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Johnson to face Vietnam critics at Chicago convention
President Johnson shows resolve to confront antiwar critics by choosing Chicago for the 1968 Democratic National Convention at the International Amphitheatre. The article notes Chicago’s labor ties, New Politics coalition presence, and potential antiwar protests, with Johnson aiming to manage demonstrations and project a pro common-people image.
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National Conference For New Politics
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Jacob M. Arvey
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