The Trial of the Chicago 7, 1968 Democratic National Convention, focusing on the infamous trial of seven defendants who were accused by the federal government of conspiracy and incitement to riot for their involvement in Vietnam War and countercultural protests. The protests involved hundreds of people, and it took place during the period when Herbert Humphrey was running for the presidency of the United States. The demonstrations resulted in harm inflicted upon many individuals by both the police and the government. These protests had a significant impact on the political landscape of America. Additionally, this period coincides with the time when Martin Luther King Jr. was standing against racism and eventually assassinated.