Humphrey Clinches Democratic Nomination At Convention
Hubert H. Humphrey won the Democratic presidential nomination at a tense Chicago convention amid Vietnam war divisions and security concerns. He defeated Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern for the right to face Republican Richard Nixon, with 11 312 votes needed and Humphrey at 1 76134.
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Humphrey Chooses Running Mate Options Muskie or Shriver
The Democratic convention nears a decision on Hubert Humphrey’s vice presidential pick with Sen. Edmund Muskie as front runner and Ambassador Sargent Shriver also under strong consideration. Humphrey and aides discuss behind closed doors at the Conrad Hilton as the party faces potential rivalries and protests at the Chicago gathering.
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clashes between police and antiwar protesters near Hilton during nomination night
Amid Hubert Humphrey's nomination at the Democratic National Convention, about 3,000 demonstrators clashed with Chicago police and National Guardsmen near the Conrad Hilton. 267 youths were arrested and hundreds injured as tear gas, clubs, and barricades shaped hours of unrest downtown.
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Minority clash over Vietnam policy at Democratic convention
At the Democratic National Convention a minority report calling for an immediate halt to bombing North Vietnam was defeated 1,56734 to 1,041% as Vice President Humphrey led calls for conditions before any halt. The floor showed strong antiwar energy with demonstrations and hints of a party split on war policy.
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Humphrey condemns police tactics at Democratic convention
Hubert Humphrey denounced what he called stormtrooper tactics by Chicago police and rowdyism by antiwar delegates at the Democratic National Convention. He defended heavy security while noting threats against Mrs. Humphrey and himself and criticized disruptive actions on the convention floor.
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Illinois delegates back Humphrey after three hour caucus
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced that 112 of Illinois 118 votes would go to Hubert Humphrey with three votes for McCarthy and three for McGovern. Kennedy supporters hissed in the lobby as the group rejected a stop Humphrey effort.
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