22 Photos Capture the Real Feel of Life in the 1970s

The 1972 Democratic convention in Miami was one for the history books. It was where the party nominated George McGovern, an anti-war candidate who mobilized the youth vote but lost in a landslide to Nixon. The convention itself was a chaotic reflection of a divided nation. Inside, you had bitter fights over party rules and platforms. Outside, the streets were filled with protesters of every stripe. It was a messy, passionate, and unforgettable moment in American politics.