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Nationwide riots erupt after King's funeral
Racial violence spreads from Memphis to 122 cities including Kansas City Newark and Trenton as King’s funeral day triggers disorder. At least 38 killed, 2,248 injured and 18,831 arrested. 19,200 Army troops and 37,000 National Guardsmen called up. Looting arson and gunfire erupt in multiple cities. police clash with youths. one Black man killed in Kansas City.
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United Press International
Martin Luthe
King Jr
Kansas City
Newark
Trenton
N.J
Jacksonville
Fla
King
Memphis
U.S. Army
Trent
Wilmington
Del
Delaware National Guard
Country Club Plaza
Maynard Gough
Warren E. Hearns
Central High School
City Hall
New Jersey
Harlan M. Joseph
Central Ward