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The Burning City: The Aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr’s Assassination

Revisit the devastation of the city of Washington DC in 1968 following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. with video, photos, and related articles from the time.
The Evening Star - June 22nd, 1901
Topographical sketch of the environs of Washington, D.C. : (survey of locality for public park & site for a presidential mansion) / to accompany report of N. Michler, Major of Eng'rs, Bvt. Brig. Gen'l U.S.A.
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There’s a strong element of sadness watching this video. A burning city, military occupation … what essentially was complete chaos in the city from April 4th to April 8th, 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Economically it seriously devastated the corridors of 14th St NW, 7th St NW and H St NW. It has only been in the last decade that these neighborhoods have seen a significant resurgence.

Here are a couple more photos of the riots.

Soldiers on guard in D.C.
Soldiers on guard in D.C.
Soldiers in the streets of D.C.
Soldiers in the streets of D.C. (7th and N St NW)

Also check out these riot aftermath photos on Flickr.

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