1968 United States presidential election

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the location?United States of America
2. What is the election date?November 5, 1968
3. What happened in the 1968 United States presidential election?It was a big race where people chose a new leader while the country dealt with war, protests, and big social changes.
4. Why did President Lyndon B. Johnson stop running for president in 1968?He decided to quit after a close win in the New Hampshire primary because many people did not like his Vietnam War plans.

Silent Majority: A term used to describe a large group of Americans who did not openly express their political views but were believed to support Nixon's policies.
Southern Strategy: A Republican Party strategy to gain political support in the Southern United States by appealing to racial and social conservatism.
Realigning Election: An election that causes a long-term shift in the voting patterns of the electorate, often changing the dominant political party.