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Detroit 1943: 25,000 white workers rioted because of the thought of working next to three African Americans who had been promoted to their assembly lines. The rioting stopped only when President Roosevelt sent in federal troops. The fighting left 34 dead. #WhiteRiots 
Cincinnati Courthouse Riots in 1884 #WhiteRiots
public outrage over the decision of a jury to return a verdict of manslaughter in what was seen as a clear case of murder. Destroyed the courthouse and more.
public outrage over the decision of a jury to return a verdict of manslaughter in what was seen as a clear case of murder. Destroyed the courthouse and more.
Ludlow, Colorado 1914 120 people died and another 2000 were injured. Rioters destroyed between 1 and 5 million dollars in property, about fifty buildings, including two churches and an orphan asylum #WhiteRiots
