American Legion Post 8

Historical marker location:

224 D Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Memorial is on D Street Southeast west of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2002

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.