In 1968, there was an incumbent Democratic president (Lyndon B Johnson) who was unpopular, and a war (in Vietnam) that was unpopular. Robert F Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968. The Democrats held their convention in Chicago from August 26-29, which had massive protests. The Republican candidate (Richard Nixon) was elected president on Tuesday, November 5, 1968.
In 2024, there is an incumbent Democratic president (Joe Biden) who was unpopular, and wars (in Palestine and Ukraine) that seems to be unwinnable. There was an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump on July 14, 2024. The Democrats will hold their convention in Chicago from August 19-22. There may or may not be protests. RFK Jr is running as an independent candidate. And the Republic candidate may win on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Are there any other parallels?
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