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From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

  • Written by Shannon Bow O'Brien, Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin
imageThe logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott Olson/Getty Images

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

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