The unrest of 1968 is fueled by racial tensions, the Vietnam War, and MLK's and RFK's assassinations. 10,000 activists gather in Chicago to demonstrate at the Democratic National Convention. One group, the “Yippies," nominate a pig named “Pigasus” for president.

The mayor deploys nearly 12,000 police, backed by thousands of National Guard and federal troops. Chaos ensues.

On August 28, thousands of protesters convene outside the convention hotel. Police charge with nightsticks and tear gas, beating demonstrators, bystanders, and reporters, while protesters chant "The whole world is watching."

600 or more people are arrested. A federal commission will call it a "police riot." Eight protest leaders — the "Chicago Seven" plus Bobby Seale — are indicted for conspiracy and inciting a riot.