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