Vietnam War

Historical marker location:

Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Memorial is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.1 miles east of 11th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

1965 - 1972

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.