Events tagged with "chicago eight"

Historical Events tagged with "chicago eight"

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National Guard Responds to Chicago Demonstrations

October 9th, 1969 55 years ago

As tensions escalated in Chicago over the trial of the 'Chicago Eight', the National Guard was mobilized to maintain order amidst ongoing demonstrations. The protests, driven by outrage over the trial's proceedings and the political climate of the time, drew significant public attention and underscored the era's social unrest.