Which issue was central to McCarthy's 1968 presidential campaign?
Anti-Vietnam War
Civil rights
Economic reform
Healthcare
Answer
Anti-Vietnam War sentiment was central to Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential campaign. McCarthy, a Democratic senator from Minnesota, opposed the war and called for a negotiated settlement. His campaign resonated with voters who were disillusioned with the war and President Lyndon B. Johnson's handling of it. McCarthy's strong showing in the New Hampshire primary helped to galvanize anti-war sentiment and ultimately led to Johnson's decision not to seek re-election.
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