Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Historical marker location:
540 Independence Ave SW, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia
( Memorial is at the intersection of Independence Avenue Southwest and 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Independence Avenue Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2020
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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.