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Conyers
Rep. John Conyers tries, in vain, to get the attention of the crowds around him as he implores for a peaceful resolution during the first day of the Unrest.
U.S. Army Airborne Division, Looting, 1967
Paratrooper Mack C. Seyburn, of Florida, stands on guard to prevent looting in the businesses on Detroit’s East Side.
Fire Department, Michigan and Trumbull, 1967
Members of the Detroit Fire Department brace themselves as they fight fires at two buildings on Michigan Avenue at Trumbull. Though much of the arson that took place during the Unrest was targeted at businesses, the tight layout of many neighborhoods…
Aerial View, 12th Street, 1967
A bird's-eye view of 12th Street during the first day of the 1967 Civil Unrest. "Black Power" is painted in the center of the street. The Chit Chat Lounge is in view at upper, right corner.
Congressman John Conyers, 12th Street, 1967
U.S. Congressman John Conyers addresses the crowd on 12th Street in an attempt to stop destruction in the city. Conyers, who represented Virginia Park’s district, was one of dozens of local and statewide political, civic, religious, and civil rights…
10th Precinct, Community Meetings, 1967
Local community, law enforcement, and political representatives meet at Detroit’s 10th precinct to develop a plan of action. At right, Representative John Conyers takes the podium. At far left is State Civil Rights Commissioner Damon Keith.
Cavanagh, Romney, 1967
Governor George Romney and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh watch events unfold “in the field,” likely from the grounds of Southeastern High School.
Guarding Against Looting, 1967
George and Gene Matti, along with their friend Tom Snider, guard their supermarket against further looting.
National Guard, Snipers, 1967
National Guardsmen are pinned down by gunfire at the McGraw police station in Detroit's 6th precinct. See map of incidents to learn more about reports of sniper fire in the City.
County Jail, Arrests, 1967
A flood of prisoners are released from the County Jail and loaded onto a waiting bus as National Guardsmen and Police look on.
Utility Repair, West Side, 1967
Detroit Edison workers attempt to restore power to an area destroyed by fire around Linwood Street on Detroit's West Side.
National Guard, Snipers, Arson, 1967
National Guardsmen watch for snipers as members of the Detroit Fire Department battle a fire during the civil unrest of 1967.