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July 23, 1967

On This Day: 1967 Detroit Rebellion

The Detroit Rebellion, also known as 12th Street Riot, began on July 23, 1967, following a police raid on an unlicensed bar in a predominantly African-American neighborhood. The riots lasted for several days. The National Guard and U.S. Army troops were called in to quell what became the largest civil disturbance of 20th century America. View the videos below to learn about this event through different historical perspectives.

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1967 Detroit Rebellion Introduction

Professor Emeritus Beth Bates talked about how the 1967 Detroit rebellion began. The Detroit Rebellion, also known as 12th Street Riot, began on July 23, 1967, following a police raid on an unlicensed bar in a predominantly African-American neighborhood. The National Guard and U.S. Army troops were called in to quell what became the largest civil disturbance of 20th century America.

On This Day: 1967 Detroit Rebellion

1967 Detroit Rebellion Introduction

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