“We are told that the Chicago police are under orders that if they come into the hall to arrest delegates or otherwise do their duties, they are not to wear helmets. Presumably because it doesn’t look very good.” Huntley, holding a headphone to his ear: “David, I think we can establish this without fear of contradiction: this is surely the first time policemen have ever entered the floor of a convention.” Brinkley, with a weary, slow shake of the head: “In—the—United—States.”
