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1968 in America

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The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and the Vietnam War: the year 1968 was one of the most turbulent 12 months post-World War II that rocked the foundations of American society. The extraordinary events of that year witnessed profound change in social and political systems and confirmed to citizens of all ages that fundamental change was both possible and necessary.

Organized by four major themes, the Power of Idealism, the Power of Music, the Power of the Bullet and the Power of the Press, 1968 in America utilizes 50 original photographs, magazine covers, political memorabilia, record albums, and other objects to explore this pivotal moment in American history.

The Power of Idealism outlines political movements and personalities that fueled many of the most dramatic events of the year, especially the presidential candidacies of Eugene McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy. The Power of Music explores the sounds that fueled a counter-culture revolution, including the works of the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the musical Hair. The Power of the Bullet delves into the violence and upheaval of the period: the assassinations, riots, and political protests. The Power of the Press addresses the roles that the media—particularly television and the underground press—played in setting the mood and motivations of the time.

Just as the nation’s “Boomer” generation turns 60, 1968 in America offers audiences an opportunity to look back on a tumultuous, pivotal and influential year. The exhibition’s thematic format provides venues with flexibility to customize the show to the needs of their own audiences by adding content that links national events with local history.

Rental fee:
$8,000 for 7-week display

Regional fee:
$4,000 for 7-week display

Exhibition content:
50 items (photographs, objects, and other ephemera)

Curator:
Amy Wilson

Organized by:
ExhibitsUSA

Security:
Moderate A

Shipping:
Van Line

Running feet/Square Feet:
250/1,000

Fee includes:

Brochure

Educational materials:

Text panels

Narrative identification labels

Programming guide

Reproducible gallery guide

Other materials to be determined

Publicity packet

Press release

Registrar's packet

Full insurance

Installation instructions

Custom designed and built crates

Available Dates

Nov. 10, 2008–Jan. 7, 2009

National Civil Rights Museum;
Memphis, Tennessee

Jan. 28–March 16, 2009
Museum of the Gulf Coast; Port Arthur, Texas

April 6–June 1, 2009
Alexandria Black History Museum; Alexandria, Virginia

June 16–August 11, 2009
Rogers Historical Museum; Rogers, Arkansas

Sept. 1, 2009–Jan. 7, 2010

Minnetrista Cultural Center; Muncie, Indiana

Jan. 28–March 16, 2010
Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society; Gig Harbor, Washington

April 6–May 25, 2010
Belton, Texas (pending)

June 16–October 20, 2010
Hershey, Pennsylvania (pending)

Nov. 10, 2010–Jan. 7, 2011 Available date

Jan. 28–March 16, 2011
Available date

April 6–May 25, 2011
Available date

June 16–August 11, 2011
Available date

Sept. 1–December 15, 2011

Boulder History Museum; Boulder, Colorado

For the most current information e-mail or call Ramona Davis or Raina Heinrich at 800-473-EUSA (3872).