Vice President Hubert Humphrey accepted the presidential nomination at the 1968 Democratic National Convention after a week overshadowed by riots in Chicago. Here’s a look at the convention held from August 26 to August 29, 1968, which includes footage of CBS News’ Dan Rather being pushed and knocked down while trying to interview a Georgia delegate on the first night. Humphrey was declared the nominee after winning the first ballot over several candidates. He accepted the nomination on the final day of the convention.
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0:00 Dan Rather gets roughed up on DNC floor
2:15 Vice President Hubert Humphrey declared Democratic presidential nominee
11:35 Hubert Humphrey accepts nomination
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