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  1. 1968: A Year of Turmoil and Change - National Archives

    Jun 6, 2018 · 1968 was a turning point in U.S. history, a year of triumphs and tragedies, social and political upheavals, that forever changed our country. In the air, America reached new heights with …

  2. 1968 Electoral College Results | National Archives

    Dec 16, 2019 · President Richard M. Nixon [R] Main Opponent Hubert H. Humphrey [D] Electoral Vote Winner: 301 Main Opponent: 191 Total/Majority: 538/270 Votes for Others George C. Wallace (46) …

  3. Fred Hampton (August 30, 1948 - December 4, 1969) | National Archives

    Aug 25, 2016 · Fred Hampton was an active leader in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), leading their Youth Council of the organization’s West Suburban Branch. …

  4. Findings on MLK Assassination | National Archives

    Aug 15, 2016 · Findings on MLK Assassination A. James Earl Ray Fired One Shot at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Shot Killed Dr. King Biography of James Earl Ray The committee's investigation Dr. …

  5. Eyewitness - National Archives

    Crew of Apollo 8 - A View from Lunar Orbit, 1968 On December 21, 1968, the three-man crew aboard the Apollo 8 spacecraft—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—lifted off from Cape Kennedy …

  6. Records Related to the Assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther ...

    Jul 21, 2025 · The National Archives’ Role in Fulfilling Executive Order 14176 In accordance with United States law, it is the responsibility of the National Archives to serve as the final repository of the …

  7. Hispanic Heritage Month - National Archives

    Sep 16, 2024 · En Español We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired …

  8. AS-8 - Dec 1968 - Earth Views, Lunar Surface, Interior Spacecraft ...

    Nov 21, 2024 · AS-8 - Dec 1968 - Earth Views, Lunar Surface, Interior Spacecraft Activity This film from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is onboard footage of the Apollo 8 …

  9. Findings on MLK Assassination | National Archives

    Aug 15, 2016 · Findings in the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Introduction: The civil rights movement and Dr. King A history of civil rights violence Equality in education-- the 20th century …

  10. Pentagon Papers | National Archives

    Jul 29, 2019 · The Pentagon Papers, officially titled "Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force", was commissioned by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in 1967. In …