Prelude to 1968 (with poll)

The 1968 convention and general election has been the subject of much discussion this primary season. Given that the majority of people here weren't around during the 60s, I thought a brief review of some of the events that led up to the 1968 convention and the 1968 election, along with the outcomes, might be of some interest. Or at least give us something else to talk about tonight...