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Detroit Riot/Rebellion
Created by
Kirstin Cunningham
⟶ Updated 23 days ago ⟶
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Events
blind pig raid
Police attempt to arrest all 85 patrons of the club
Riots begin
3,000 people gather to riot in the streets
Governor George Romney called
First Fire occurs
All police forces called in
8,000 people in streets
Detroit officials turn down state assistance
Detroit officials retract their previous statement, saying the situation is worsening.
Curfew Instated
First gunshot and looter killed by police forces
All available National Guard members called in
Governor Romney declares state of emergency
Detroit Officials plead for Federal Troop presence
President Johnson announces on national TV that federal paratroopers are heading into Detroit
Minority Group Housing request delivered
43 dead. 1,189 injured. 7,200 arrests. 2,000 buildings destroyed.
"One Side Lady" Cartoon published in Washington Post
Total Troop Withdrawal Occurs
Periods
The Detroit Rebellion/Riot
LOOTING
Over 400 injured from Midnight to 7am
Day of looting, fires, and deaths. 14 total deaths throughout the day. 2 officers killed, both by friendly fire.
