World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

4101 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

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.