Divided They StandNovember 5, 1968: As the world watched, America elected a President. Here, seen through British eyes, are the problems and follies leading to the climax of that unparalleled year--violence in the streets, an undeclared war, youthful unrest, new political mavericks, racial strife, the ennui of Miami, the horror of Chicago. |
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THE DISUNITED STATES | 1 |
PRESIDENT IMPERFECT | 11 |
THE UNDECLARED WAR | 25 |
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