jun 4, 1943 - Zoot Suit Riots
Description:
who: by white American servicemen stationed in Southern California against Mexican American youths and other minorities who were residents of the city.when:1943
where: Los Angeles, California
Significance:Zoot Suit Riots, Zoot Suit Riots Is a series of conflicts that occurred in June 1943 in Los Angeles between U.S. servicemen and Mexican American youths, the latter of whom wore outfits called zoot suits.
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Date:
jun 4, 1943
Now
~ 83 years ago