Detroit race riot of 1863
Detroit race riot of 1863 | |
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Part of American Civil War | |
Date | March 8, 1863 |
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Resulted in | Creation of full time police force |
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Casualties | |
Death(s) | 2 |
The Detroit race riot of 1863 occurred during the American Civil War on March 6, 1863, in the city of Detroit, Michigan. At the time, it was reported as "the bloodiest day that ever dawned upon Detroit." It began due to unrest related to racism and the military draft.[1]
While not as famous or destructive as riots later in Detroit’s history, the riot of 1863 was certainly a momentous occasion for the city of Detroit.[2] The casualties of the day included at least two innocent people dead, a multitude of others, mostly African-American, mercilessly beaten. 35 buildings were burned to the ground, and a number of other buildings were damaged by fire.[2]
The riot resulted in the creation of a full-time police force for Detroit.[3]
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External links
- A Thrilling Narrative from the Lips of the Sufferers of the Late Detroit Riot, March 6, 1863, With the Hair Breadth Escapes of Men, Women and Children, and Destruction of Colored Men's Property Detroit: The Author, 1863.
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