Senator Dodd Versus the National Rifle Association: Passing the Gun Control Act of 1968

Presenter Information

Bennett D. Sorensen, Lakeridge High School

Start Date

5-2-2013 10:30 AM

End Date

5-2-2013 11:45 AM

Disciplines

History | United States History

Abstract

After the assassination of President Kennedy, Senator Dodd sought to pass gun control legislation. The National Rifle Association took the forefront on the debate against Dodd and became more politically active as an organization. After long debate, news coverage, and blame on both sides, the assassinations of two political figures MLK and Robert Kennedy spurred Dodd's Bill into passing, but only after amendments lessening its original effect The Gun Control Act of 1968 formed the basis of the modern, polarizing gun control debate and reflects the process of passing gun control legislation today.

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