1962

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

John Glenn, Jr

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.