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August 1966

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White Mobs Attack Chicago Open Housing Marchers in Marquette Park

Martin Luther King Jr. and hundreds of open housing marchers were attacked by white mobs throwing rocks, bottles, and cherry bombs in Marquette Park, Chicago. King was struck in the head by a rock. He later said he had never seen mobs 'as hostile and as hate-filled' as in Chicago. Mayor Richard Daley refused to ban racial deed restrictions.

Events

  1. August 5, 1966
    White Mobs Attack Chicago Open Housing Marchers in Marquette Park

    Martin Luther King Jr. and hundreds of open housing marchers were attacked by white mobs throwing rocks, bottles, and cherry bombs in Marquette Park, Chicago. King was struck in the head by a rock. He later said he had never seen mobs 'as hostile and as hate-filled' as in Chicago. Mayor Richard Daley refused to ban racial deed restrictions.

  2. August 5, 1966
    White Mobs Attack Chicago Open Housing Marchers in Marquette Park

    Martin Luther King Jr. and open housing marchers were attacked by white mobs throwing rocks and bottles in Marquette Park, Chicago. King was struck in the head by a rock. He said he had never seen mobs 'as hostile and as hate-filled' as in Chicago.