The Oklahoma City Bombing

Historical marker location:

301 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Southwest and D Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street Southwest.)

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.