Artifact
Social, Economic Problems Cause Riots in Watts, 1965
Anger at police treament explodes into six days of rioting by blacks that leave 34 people dead, 1,000 injured and and property damage exceeding $40 million.
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Artifact Date
August 12, 1965
Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
