The Detroit race riots of 1943 are often seen as a prelude to the larger civil rights struggles that would come in the 1950s and 1960s, setting the stage for future battles over racial justice and equality in America (pt10)

but the issues of segregation and economic inequality persisted. The 1943 Detroit riot was part of a broader pattern of racial unrest in U.S. cities during the 1940s and 1950s, as African Americans increasingly demanded their rights and better treatment in a rapidly changing society. (Pt10)

The National Guard was called in to restore order, and by the time the riots ended on June 22, at least 34 people had been killed (25 of whom were African American), hundreds were injured, and thousands of people had been displaced. (Pt8)

As news of the incident spread, violence erupted across the city, fueled by racial animosities. White mobs began attacking black residents, while black residents retaliated. The violence quickly spread to other parts of the city, and both neighborhoods and businesses were targeted. (Pt7)

The Riot:
The immediate trigger for the riot occurred on the evening of June 20, 1943, when a fight broke out at a public beach in Detroit, which had become a flashpoint for racial tensions. (pt6)

The Detroit riots of the 1940s, specifically the 1943 Detroit race riot, were a pivotal event in the city's history, reflecting racial tensions in a time of rapid industrial change. The riot occurred from June 20 to June 22, 1943… (pt1)