The election of 1968 was one of the closest ever in American history, with Nixon winning 31.7 million votes, Humphrey 31.2 million votes and Wallace a few more than 10 million votes. Compared to the 1968 convention, with its many similarities, the 2024 convention in Chicago was relatively calm. To be sure, no matter how it’s read, the year 1968 was a dark time in our American history.

Shipping technology startup Flock Freight, which is expanding its new Encinitas headquarters, announced the hiring of Chris Pickett as chief strategy officer on June 23.