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The 1968 U.S. presidential election was a significant moment in American history, featuring three major candidates: Richard Nixon (Republican), Hubert Humphrey (Democrat), and George Wallace (Independent). Richard Nixon's "law and order" platform and promise of "peace with honor" in Vietnam resonated with voters, leading to his victory. Hubert Humphrey struggled due to his association with President Johnson's unpopular Vietnam policies, despite his strong civil rights record. George Wallace, running as the American…

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Curators' Team
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1968
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2025
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NixonLibrary
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Washington, DC

Nixon Wins

The 1968 U.S. presidential election was a significant moment in American history, featuring three major candidates: Richard Nixon (Republican), Hubert Humphrey (Democrat), and George Wallace (Independent). Richard Nixon's "law and order" platform and promise of "peace with honor" in Vietnam resonated with voters, leading to his victory. Hubert Humphrey struggled due to his association with President Johnson's unpopular Vietnam policies, despite his strong civil rights record. George Wallace, running as the American…

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REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN


Campaign Ads




RNC - August 5 to August 8, 1968






DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN


Campaign Ads




DNC - August 26 to 29, 1968






CONCESSION AND VICTORY SPEECHES






ELECTORAL MAP



CONTEXT AT ITS BEST.

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