Tag Archives: 1968

POLITICO Magazine: Robert Gordon: ‘The Fight That Changed Political TV Forever’

Source:The New Democrat “Robert Gordon is the producer and director (with Morgan Neville) of the new documentary Best of Enemies, about this debate and in theaters now. This article has been adapted from an introduction to the forthcoming book, Buckley … Continue reading

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Jim Morrison: The Bad Boy of Classic Rock

“Flashback Friday, this week brings the story of famous American singer and poet James Douglas ‘Jim’ Morrison. Known widely as the lead vocalist of psychedelic rock band ‘The Doors’, Jim was a charismatic singer and regarded as the most iconic … Continue reading

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Radical Films: Let it Burn-Robert F. Williams: The Coming Destruction of The USA? (1968)

“Robert Franklin Williams, advocate of armed self-defense in the Civil Rights Movement, hunted by the FBI since fleeing Monroe, North Carolina in 1961, after years in exile in Cuba and China, is interviewed by Robert Carl Cohen in Dar Es … Continue reading

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Allan Gregg: ‘Tom Hayden on His Life as a Political Activist’

Source:Allen Gregg– New-Left political activist Tom Hayden, talking to Canadian talk show host Allen Gregg. “Tom Hayden on His Life as a Political Activist.” Originally from Allen Gregg, but the video has since been deleted or blocked on YouTube. I … Continue reading

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CBS News: Bill Cosby: ‘Black History: Lost, Stolen or Betrayed’

“It was back during the summer of 1968, only months following the tragic assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… The United States was beginning to come . It was back during the summer of 1968, only months following the … Continue reading

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Lenny Kravitz: Dream- Martin Luther King Day

“A compilation of footage and photos of Dr. King in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Song: Dream (Music & Lyrics by Lenny Kravitz) from the album “Black And White America.” Download here:I-Tunes.” From Lenny Kravitz I think it is pretty … Continue reading

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Jim Morrison & The Doors: Live in Frankfurt, Germany (1968)

“The Doors perform outside the Frankfurt town hall for German television.” From Getty Images “The Doors truly are one of the all-time greatest and one of the most iconic rock bands in history. Jim Morrison was without a doubt one of … Continue reading

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Oliver Stone: The Doors (1991)

Source:Joao BlaBla– from the studio scene of this film, with Jim Morrison (played by Val Kilmer) losing his temper over the his bandmates selling the song Light My Fire. Source:The Daily Journal “Synopsis: The story of the famous and influential … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Lyndon Johnson: Remarks on Decision to Not Seek Reelection (1968)

Source:FRS FreeState When President Lyndon Johsnon decided not to run for reelection in March of 1968, the United States was very divided, but they were united around the fact that they didn’t like Lyndon Johnson as their President. His approval … Continue reading

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CBS News: Face The Nation: Richard Nixon (October 27, 1968)

Source:The New Democrat  Politically and ideologically Richard Nixon would be called what we call a Northeastern Republican today at least on social issues and even as it related to the safety net. He wasn’t against the safety net, but didn’t … Continue reading

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