1968 - The Year Of Revolutions

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0120080318John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968.
0220080429John Tusa recalls events in France during May 1968. Students and police fought pitched battles on the streets of Paris, hurling paving stones and tear gas. There were massive demonstrations and a general strike brought France to a virtual standstill. Some people wondered if the country might be on the brink of revolution. What was the long-term effect of those weeks of turmoil?

John Tusa recalls the turbulent events in France during May 1968.

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968

0320080819In Prague, John is joined by those who witnessed the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968

0420080826John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968.

He revisits the events of August 26 in Chicago, when the Democrats met to choose their presidential candidate. Thousands of anti-Vietnam War protesters had also made their way to the city, and the event soon became mired in acrimony and violence.

In Chicago, the Democrat conference coincided with huge anti-Vietnam War protests.