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Zoot Suit Riots

Coverage of Zoot Suit Riots in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 08:10 UTCMost recent: Jun 3 · 08:10 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 3 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: June 3, the Zoot Suit Riots begin in Los Angeles

    On June 3, 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles after an altercation between U.S. Navy sailors and Mexican Americans led to white mobs attacking Mexican Americans, injuring over 150 people. Other historical events on this date include the death of the great auk in 1844 and the publication of 'Casey at the Bat' in 1888.

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