Watts Riots

The Watts Riots (or Watts Rebellion) took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 17, 1965. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, 1,032 injuries, 3,438 arrests, and over $40 million in property damage. It was the most severe riot in the city's history until the Los Angeles riots of 1992.

Read more about Watts Riots:  Background, Inciting Incident, The Riot, Post-riot Commentary, Cultural References

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    When I survey the wondrous cross
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