| The Chicago Seven: 1960's Radicalism in the Federal Courts Contributor(s): Federal Judicial History Office (Author) |
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ISBN: 1502865904 ISBN-13: 9781502865908 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $11.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Civil Rights |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.46 lbs) 80 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The trial of political activists accused of inciting riots during the Democratic National Convention of 1968 attracted national attention and exposed the depths of political and cultural divisions at a crucial moment in the nation's history. The trial of the "Chicago Seven" became a defining event in public debates about the Vietnam War, the student protest movement, and the fairness of the federal judicial process.The defendants and their lawyers used the courtroom as a platform for a broad critique of American society and an almost anarchic challenge to the legitimacy of governmental authority. The judge in the case displayed open contempt for the defendants, and his own unorthodox behavior threatened public confidence in the judiciary. The nearly five-month long trial illustrated the contentious and often theatrical nature of public affairs during the late 1960s and early 1970s. |