8. The Chicago Seven Trial (1969-1970)
The trial of the Chicago Seven captured the turbulence of the late 1960s. A group of antiwar activists stood accused of inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The highly publicized proceedings became a symbol of counterculture resistance and the clash between protestors and the establishment. Public opinion was fiercely divided, with heated debates over civil rights, free speech, and the role of government in suppressing dissent. Read more
