On Sunday night the Ken Burns series dealt with the issues of the first half of 1968, including the Tet offensive, MLK's death and the urban riots, and Bobby Kennedy's death. 

It brought back so many gripping memories for me. I remember the riots in Chicago and how it affected us. I remember the Collegium we held with Joe after Bobby Kennedy was killed. He asked us if we were willing to die for the mission. I eagerly held up my hand and said yes as some others did.

Tonight there were pictures of the 1968 Democratic convention. I went with Al Lingo to the Blackstone Hotel and we watched the demonstrators and police clash. I remember the national guard being in 5th city and helicopters and surveillance planes flying overhead.

We think our country is more divided now than ever. I am remembering how divided we were then.

Herman

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