'68: The Year Nebraska Mattered
Air Date: 06/23/2008
'68 The Year Nebraska Mattered shares the story of how one of the most turbulent years in American history rippled through Nebraska politics.
This documentary weaves together recollections of people involved in the high-energy events of the time along with a fascinating film collected by the Nebraska State Historical Society and discovered in basements.
What made Nebraska matter in 1968? Never before had the state received so much attention from those who wanted to become President of the United States. And not since that year would the combination of important issues and high emotions put so much at stake on the national stage.
Partial funding for '68: The Year Nebraska Mattered was provided by the Humanities Nebraska.
'68: Photos of Eugene McCarthy in Nebraska
Eugene McCarthy campaigning in Omaha.
Article featuring the role of Christine Howells Reed in McCarthy Campaign
McCarthy Campaigns with Reed
Christine Reed leads a line of volunteers for presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy in 1968
Presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy visits Nebraska in 1968
Volunteers for the McCarthy campaign hastily depart Nebraska after defeat in 1968
'68: Photos of RFK at Tecumseh
Robert Kennedy on a campaign visit to Tecumseh, Nebraska in 1968 (Photo: Lora Black)
Robert Kennedy on a campaign visit to Tecumseh, Nebraska in 1968 (Photo: Lora Black)
Robert Kennedy on a campaign visit to Tecumseh, Nebraska in 1968 (Photo: Lora Black)
Robert Kennedy on a campaign visit to Tecumseh, Nebraska in 1968 (Photo: Lora Black)
Robert Kennedy on a campaign visit to Tecumseh, Nebraska in 1968 (Photo: Lora Black)