jan 1, 1943 - Zoot Suit Riots
Description:
Worst race riots to occur in Los Angeles. For 10 days, American sailors went into Mexican American neighborhoods to search for "zoot-suiters" (fashionably dressed, hip, young, Mexican teens). The military men drug kids out of movie theatres and cafes to viciously beat them.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1943
Now
~ 82 years ago