Books and Interviews on 1968

Project 1968 is expanding once again. Now that the groundwork has been laid for the fictional aspect of the project, I am now beginning to post the documentary portion.

Part One of my interview with Roger Armbrust, who gives his thoughts about 1968. Part Two will be posted later today. This is the first of many interviews with a cross-section of the country. Subjects will not be limited to general feelings about 1968. These interviews with also feature specific topics pertinent both to the period as well as the current political and social climate.

Books on the '60s is another feature. Recently postings include Jessica Mitford's book, The Trial of Dr. Spock: The Reverend William Sloane Coffin, Jr., Michael Ferber, Mitchell Goodman, and Marcus Raskin.

What I call "A Sampler from Dr. Benjamin Spock" is in the Notes section. This feature will consist of raw notes from documents on the time period.

As always, Janine continues blogging on a daily basis. There are only 10 more days until the New Hampshire primary - the first contest in 1968. Lyndon Johnson is still in office. What will later become known as The Tet Offensive has already happened. They've tightened up the draft loopholes, which is now forcing students to take greater action. Many are ending up at the campaign headquarters.

Amy is still working through her fears about someone finding her "record." Her father, a well-known journalist in Chicago has a vicious sense of foreboding about the year. Amy belongs to the Core Committee, which is preparing for the National Conference. Held in secret, the Conference will determine what actions will be taken for the entire year - including the conventions.

More announcements and features shortly...