The Watts Riot, 1965, Los Angeles, sometimes referred to as the Watts Rebellion, took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. On August 11, 1965, Marquette Frye, an African-American motorist on parole for robbery, was pulled over for reckless driving. A minor roadside argument broke out, and then escalated into a fight with police. The riots were blamed principally on police racism. Firefighters battle blazes at Central Avenue and 43rd Street as fire and smoke come from buildings destroyed during the Watts Riot (Rebellion). Fire trucks and hoses line the street. Central Avenue is a major north-south thoroughfare in the central portion of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. From approximately 1920 to 1955, Central Avenue was the heart of the African-American community in Los Angeles, with active rhythm and blues and jazz music scenes. Written on back of photo: Watts Riot. Scene at Central Ave. and 43rd St. during the Watts Riot in 1965. Credit: Harry Adams, Photographer.
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Central Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Watts Riot, Los Angeles, Calif., 1965
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