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August 1917

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The Houston riot of 1917

Black soldiers, pushed past endurance by abuse, are court-martialed and executed.

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  1. August 23, 1917
    The Houston riot of 1917

    Black soldiers, pushed past endurance by abuse, are court-martialed and executed.