The Democratic national convention took place amid protests about the Vietnam war, a police riot and a looming flu pandemic
Every four years in the US, political parties convene to nominate their respective candidates for November’s presidential election.
The conventions are historically grandiose affairs with a circus-like atmosphere. Speeches are given, balloons are dropped and the party message of uniting behind their candidate is beamed to the nation.
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Source: US Politics - theguardian.com