“’68: The Year Nebraska Mattered” shares the story of how one of the most turbulent years in American history rippled through Nebraska politics. The NET Television documentary weaves together recollections of people involved in the high energy events of the time along with fascinating film collected by the Nebraska State Historical Society and discovered in basements.
 What made Nebraska matter in 1968? Never before had the state received so much attention from those who wanted to become President of the United States. And not since that year would the combination of important issues and high emotions put so much at stake on the national stage.
 Here you can watch more rarely seen footage of Bobby Kennedy, Richard Nixon, George Wallace and the rest of the candidates for president during their 1968 visits to Nebraska. You’ll find original newspaper and magazine reports, photos from personal albums, and expanded versions of the conversations taped for the documentary.
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