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"Festival of Life" poster, 1968. The festival, held by the Youth International Party, or “Yippies,” was so-named to counter the Democrats’ “Convention of Death.”

“A Closed Convention in a Closed City” poster, 1968, circulated by the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).

Anti-war demonstrators greet a replacement National Guard Unit, 1968.

Demonstration in Chicago’s streets during the Democratic National Convention, 1968.

Interior view of the Democratic National Convention, held at the International Amphitheater, Chicago, 1968.

Demonstration at the General Logan statue in Grant Park, Chicago, 1968.

"On to Chicago" button, c. 1968.

"How Many More?" button, c. 1968.

"Out Now" button, c. 1968.

Poster welcoming convention attendees, 1968.