The events that ensued on the 23 rd – 28 th July 1967

Boiling Tensions From:  Police Abuse  Lack of Affordable Housing  Urban Renewal Projects  Economic Inequality  Rapid Demographic Change  Black Militancy

How it Started  Police raided an all black Blind Pig at 12 th St. And Clairmount Avenue where about 83 people were celebrating the return of two Vietnam Veterans.  Police then tried to round up all 83 patrons.  A frustrated crowd gathered outside and began rioting once the last Police Car left.

The National Guard and 82 nd Airborne  Within two days the National Guard was mobilized. On the Fourth Day of rioting the 82 nd Airborne was called in by President Johnson to diffuse the situation

Map of Rioting

Fatalities and Percent Black Most fatalities resulted from Police and National Guard Fire

Damage 77,000 Arrests 11,189 Injuries 443 Deaths OOver 5,000,000 dollars in damage

A peek into the Detroit Counter Culture During the late 60’s Detroit had a counter culture similar to that of San Francisco but on a smaller scale. The Motor City Five (MC5) became the house band of Detroit during this era. They were part of the White Panther Party protesting Police Abuse and Inequality between Blacks and Whites.

Interactive Timeline and Riot Video Interactive Timeline 1967 Riot Video

The End Created by Phil Dugliss

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