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President Johnson authorizes federal troop assistance for Detroit riot

Following requests from Michigan officials, President Johnson authorized federal troops and federal assistance to support state and local forces responding to the Detroit riot.

President Johnson authorizes federal troop assistance for Detroit riot

The federal deployment marked a significant escalation in the government response to domestic unrest and highlighted the limits of local control in large urban crises during Johnson's presidency.

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