1967 Detroit Rebellion, Introduction
Professor Emeritus Beth Bates talked about about how the 1967 Detroit rebellion began. The Detroit Rebellion, also known as 12th Street… read more
Professor Emeritus Beth Bates talked about 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. This interview took place at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting. close
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