The Minuteman Memorial Building

Historical marker location:

100 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is on First Street Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) south of Constitution Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

ROA National Headquarters

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.