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40th Armored Division (United States)
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The 40th Armored Division was a division of the United States Army National Guard from July 1954 until 1967.
Division soldiers direct traffic away from an area of South Central Los Angeles burning during the Watts riots.
Division soldiers direct traffic away from an area of South Central Los Angeles burning during the Watts riots.
Watts riots
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The Watts riots, sometimes referred to as the Watts Rebellion or Watts Uprising, took place in the Watts neighborhood and its surrounding areas of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. The riots were motivated by anger at the racist and abusive practices of the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as grievances over employment discrimination, residential segregation, and poverty in L.A.
Two buildings on fire on Avalon Boulevard
Two buildings on fire on Avalon Boulevard
Police arrest a man during the riots on August 12
Police arrest a man during the riots on August 12
Soldiers of California's 40th Armored Division direct traffic away from an area of South Central Los Angeles burning during the Watts riot
Soldiers of California's 40th Armored Division direct traffic away from an area of South Central Los Angeles burning during the Watts riot