1968: The Year That Changed America

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1968: The Year That Changed America

2018- 2018

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

5.8(8 votes)

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A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.

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