Comparing Presidential Elections: Trump and Nixon 1968-2024

Explore the striking parallels between the 1968 and 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections in this 47-minute lecture delivered by Professor Luke A. Nichter at Barnard's Inn Hall, London. Delve into the most divisive modern U.S. presidential election of 1968, examining the complex dynamics between Democrat Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, independent George Wallace, and the behind-the-scenes influence of outgoing President Lyndon Johnson. Drawing from previously unexplored archives and extensive interviews, gain fresh insights that challenge conventional interpretations of this pivotal campaign. Learn how the 1968 election established new precedents for political campaigning and discover its relevance to contemporary electoral politics. Delivered by New York Times bestselling author and Chapman University's Presidential Studies Chair, whose recent book "The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968" was recognized as a Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2023.