After the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968, riots broke out in the District, primarily in the U Street, 14th Street, 7th Street, and H Street corridors, centers of black residential and commercial areas.
Setelah pembunuhan pemimpin hak sipil Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pada tanggal 4 April 1968, kerusuhan pecah di Distrik, terutama di koridor U Street, 14th Street, 7th Street, dan H Street, pusat wilayah permukiman dan komersial warga berkulit hitam.