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Race riot erupts in Detroit, Michigan

A large, violent racial riot began in Detroit on June 20, 1943, quickly escalating over the following days with widespread attacks, arson, and clashes between black and white residents.

Race riot erupts in Detroit, Michigan

The Detroit riot exposed severe wartime racial tensions over jobs and housing, resulted in significant casualties and damage, and prompted federal intervention and later investigation that influenced civil-rights discussions and policy.

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