National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Historical marker location:

450 F Street Northwest, Judiciary Square, District of Columbia

( Marker is on F Street Northwest west of 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1991

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.