Watts Riots - 1965 | Today in History | 11 Aug 16
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| Title | Watts Riots - 1965 | Today in History | 11 Aug 16 |
| Author | AP Archive |
| Duration | 2:48 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=PE9jA1dU3jE |
Description
On August 11, 1965, rioting and looting that claimed 34 lives broke out in the predominantly African American Watts section of Los Angeles.
Storyline:
Riots In Watts Section Of Los Angeles Create Destruction
A sorrowful page is written in American history as six days of rioting in an African-American section of Los Angeles leave behind scenes reminiscent of war-torn cities. Fire damage alone is estimated at $200 million. Fire-men had to be issued flak suits to protect them from sniper's bullets as they fought fires. No attempt has yet been made to arrive at the losses suffered at the hands of looters who stole everything from liquor to babies' play pens. As the National Guard moved in, 14.000 strong, approximately 3.000 arrests were made. Civil Rights leaders have issued statements deploring the lawlessness. An uneasy calm now prevails in the devastated area as 1.000 Guards remain on patrol and curfew has been imposed.
Date: 11/08/1965
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