Benton Harbor riots

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA has had two major riots.

1966

On August 30, 1966, due to a fatal shooting,[1] residents rioted for six days. Governor George W. Romney dispatched troops from the Michigan National Guard, who stood down on September 5.[2][3]

2003

Riots occurred in Benton Harbor in 2003. [4]

Other years

Benton Harbor also experienced rioting in 1960, 1967, and 1990.[3]

References

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  2. History of the Michigan National Guard: The Tumultuous 1960s: Benton Harbor, 1966, State of Michigan website.
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  4. http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0620/p01s04-ussc.html

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