Cordell Hull

Historical marker location:

760 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Virginia Avenue Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.)

1871-1955.

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.