1971

Historical marker location:

1500 South Capitol Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.