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Meaning of Riots and Racial Tensions in 1968 Context
Arnold Sawislak reflects on the 1968 riots after Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered, noting mass unrest across many cities and the belief that black rage had erupted after long abuse. He questions political factors fanning hostility and calls out leaders who exploit ignorance for votes.
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Arnold Sawislak
Washington
UPI
Martin Luther King Jr
America
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Rhode Island
Phillip Noel
United States
Nelson Rockefeller
House of Representatives
Carl Albert
Edward Brooke
Earl Butz