Daily Archives: August 29, 2018

Humphrey accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Hubert Humphrey addressed delegates at the 1968 DNC'

(Thursday, August 29, 1968, evening CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — Vice President Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre with a promise that on the issue of Vietnam “the policies of tomorrow need not be limited by the policies of yesterday.” Continue reading Humphrey accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968) →

Muskie accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1968 Ed Muskie Democratic Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, August 29, 1968; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Edmund Muskie accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre, calling on the Democratic party to respond to the protests of youth by attempting to build a society in which there would be equal respect for all as well as respect for law and order. Continue reading Muskie accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Dear Prudence’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (Aug. 29, 1968, 18:53-23:04)

(Thursday, August 29, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Dear Prudence” tonight at Trident Studios in London, recording various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Dear Prudence’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968) →