1968 in America May 15, 2009

This exhibition traces the tumultuous events of 1968, a single year in history that rocked the foundations of American society. From the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the Vietnam War, the extraordinary events of 1968 witnessed profound change in our social and political systems, including the civil rights movement. Visitors will experience a variety of artifacts including photographs, magazine covers, political memorabilia, textiles, record albums, and other objects that explore this pivotal moment in American history and, in particular, African-American history.