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Photo © Mikael Jansson

Prague spring
Martin Luther King is shot dead in Memphis, Tennessee
Photographer Eddie Adams captures the execution of a Viet Cong (NLF) officer and eventually wins the Pulitzer Price
Student protests in France leading to strikes and riots
Italy wins The European Championship (football)
Summer olympics are held in Mexico City
I was born that year
What is your recollection of 68?
- Mikael Jansson
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Anonymous said…
It is such a great picture Mikael, and yes...it was a remarkable year in so many ways.
09:11
Anonymous said…
excellent picture...I always think of the Vietnam War, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King...and I remember watching Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. Thanks for the memories!

-R
13:15
Anonymous said…
A great picture and interesting text Mikael!
18:50
br said…
a great picture. 68..an important year, some say a pivotal year.
20:05
Anonymous said…
great one, Micke.
00:24
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