Though no doubt aided by a last-minute cancellation by Nixon, the event had its desired effect. Both the American Legion convention and the anti-war activities of the Jamboree were carried out without any major incident. The concert was considered by many to be an excellent means of preventing violence; there was no interpersonal violence or harm, and the damage to property in Portland was limited to a single broken window. Far from committing political suicide, McCall won re-election that November, defeating opponent Robert W. Straub handily.