1967 Detroit riot, Ethnic riot in the United States of America
The 1967 Detroit riot was a significant civil disturbance sparked by racial tensions.
This event took place in the summer of 1967 during an era of intense racial strife in the USA.
The riots had a lasting impact on the city's urban landscape and music scene.
Post-riot, Detroit implemented reform programs to mitigate future unrest.
The Detroit riots are among the deadliest and most destructive in American history.
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Long Hot Summer of 1967
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42.37639,-83.09944
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