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1968: The Year That Changed America

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: May 27, 2018
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: CNN
  • Genres: Documentary
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1968: The Year That Changed America(2018)

TMDB Rating: 5.8 (8 votes)

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

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Part One: WinterMay 27, 20180.0
2Part Two: SpringMay 27, 20180.0
3Part Three: SummerMay 28, 20180.0
4Part Four: FallMay 28, 20180.0

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