Film Footage of D.C. After 1968 Riots
Here is some really sad and devastating film footage that we dug up showing the city after the riots of 1968.
Photos of Columbia Heights After ’68 Riots
Here is a series of amazing photos that we came across on Flickr showing the 1968 riots in D.C. We’ve posted some stuff on the riots in the past, like this film clip, and these photos....
Film of 1968 Washington Riots
Here is an old film that we dug up at the National Archives. It’s from 1968, showing the devastation of the riots following MLK’s assassination.
Soldiers Amid Ruins of ’68 Riots
No commentary needed on this one. A sad day for D.C.
Wow. Military Occupied H St. After the 1968 Riots
Wow, this is an amazing photograph of H St. after the riots. See if you can make out where this is on H St. Source: Sam Smith
Photo of Mr. Henry’s on Capitol Hill During the 1968 Riots
What a powerful photo. We dug this up here. Source: DC Almanac
Help Us Identify This: Riot Damaged Store
I see 1806 as the address for the American Rescue Workers Thrift Store. Is this 14th St.? 7th St.? Can anyone identify the location of this image and whether the buildings are there today? UPDATE: Thanks...
Riots of ’68: “We Have to Finish What He Worked So Hard For”
I came across an interesting video from 1968 while checking out this YouTube channel. The quote that is the most powerful is when a teacher is reading something written by one of her fifth graders. His...
President Lyndon Johnson’s Remarks on the 1968 Riots Before Signing the Civil Rights Act
This is a clip from President Johnson’s speech before signing the bill into law. This was only a week after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis. We all know that the roots of...
U St. and the Dickson Building After the Riots
The ’68 riots were a tragic and defining moment in our city’s history. Here’s a great then and now shot of 9th and U St. I think you’ll recognize the building in the middle, currently occupied...