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red, white, and blue number 68 with the text The Year The Dream Died
Aug 25, 2018 - May 31, 2019

1968: The Year the Dream Died

Presented by Briscoe Center for American History

Description

1968: The Year the Dream Died

1968 was one of the most tumultuous years in American history, “the year the dream died,” according to reporter Jules Witcover, “when the sensitivities and nerve endings of millions of Americans were assaulted almost beyond bearing.” The year’s riots, assassinations, resignations, and innovations stand out because of how they were documented. The Briscoe Center’s news media collections—including Witcover’s papers—speak powerfully to 1968’s themes and events. Journalists recorded not simply what happened, but how it felt and how it would be remembered. All materials on display are drawn from collections housed at the center. When not on display, these items are available to researchers in the center’s reading room.

Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m

Date and Time

Aug 25, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Location

Briscoe Center for American History 2300 Red River St. Austin Texas 78712

512-475-4692
s.sonner@austin.utexas.edu
https://www.cah.utexas.edu/index.php
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