Encyclopedia - Britannica Online EncyclopediaToday the Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago, a city that is no stranger to political conventions. This will be the 27th national political convention hosted by the city, more than any other U.S. city. Here are a few of the most notable. It was one of the most chaotic conventions ever, reflecting the country’s intense political turmoil during the mid-1960s. The 1968 Democratic Nation
