Historical Event
Springfield Race Riots
Event Date August 14, 1908
A mob of angry white residents of Springfield, Ill., intends to kill two African-American men, one accused of murder and the other of rape. Unable to find the suspects, the mob destroys black businesses and homes.
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Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
