1968: The Year That Changed America(2018)
Overview
A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Part One: Winter | May 27, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Part Two: Spring | May 27, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Part Three: Summer | May 28, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Part Four: Fall | May 28, 2018 | 0.0 |
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