jul 13, 1863 - New York City Draft Riots

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The New York City Draft Riots, which occurred in July 1863, were violent disturbances in response to the implementation of the federal draft for the Civil War, highlighting class and racial tensions as predominantly Irish-immigrant rioters targeted wealthy citizens and African Americans. The riots lasted for several days, resulting in extensive property damage, the deaths of over 100 people, and hundreds more injured, making it one of the deadliest and most destructive riots in American history.

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