Playing with Fire
The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics
Lawrence O'Donnell
The book delves into the tumultuous events of the 1968 U.S. presidential election, exploring how the political and social upheavals of the time, including the Vietnam War and civil rights movements, led to a profound shift in American politics. It examines the roles of key figures like Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and George Wallace, and how their strategies and the election's outcome set the stage for future political landscapes.
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