On this date in 1963, the National Guard was deployed to impose limited martial law in Cambridge, Maryland, following violent clashes between demonstrators and white segregationists. This event was part of the broader Civil Rights Movement, where African Americans and their allies were actively protesting segregation and fighting for equal rights across the United States. The situation in Cambridge had escalated after tensions between black activists and white supremacist groups resulted in violent confrontations, leading to the intervention of the National Guard to restore order.
The Cambridge riots were one of many flashpoints during this era, highlighting the deep racial divisions in the country and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
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