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1971 - National Guard Deployed Amid Wilmington Riots

On February 3, 1971, the National Guard was mobilized in Wilmington, North Carolina, to quell civil unrest sparked by racial tensions and protests. The unrest, which lasted until February 9, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and underscored ongoing struggles over civil rights and racial inequality in the South.

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