Martin Luther King Riots 1968

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Daniel Pinna

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10/15/2011

Martin Luther King Riots 1968

This image shows the aftermath of the April 8th, 1968 riots in Washington, DC immediately following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Members of the fire department utilize the firetruck to spray water on Beyda's, Graysons, and MIles Shoes shops.

Date & Place: April 8, 1968 at Shops in Washington, District Of Columbia USA

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I want to build a place where my son can meet his great-grandparents. My grandmother Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch always wanted to meet her great-grandchildren, but she died just a handful of years before my son's birth. So while she didn't have the opportunity to meet him, at least he will be able to know her. For more information about what we're building see About AncientFaces. For information on the folks who build and support the community see Daniel - Founder & Creator.
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