Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Bridge
Historical marker location:
2600 Independence Avenue Southeast, Kingman Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on East Capitol Street Southeast west of 22nd Street Southeast, in the median.)
Marker installed: 1973
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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.