Wilmington Insurrection of 1898, Historic event in Wilmington
The Wilmington insurrection of 1898, also known as the Wilmington massacre, was a violent political coup.
It occurred in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, on November 10, 1898.
The insurrection is a significant part of the African American history in the United States.
The event led to the destruction of an American Black business district often referred to as 'Black Wall Street'.
The Wilmington insurrection of 1898 is considered the only successful coup d'état in American history.
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Mass racial violence in the United States
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34.22333,-77.91222
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August 31, 2026 11:59
