On August 30, 1969, the National Guard was mobilized in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to control racial disturbances that erupted during a period of heightened racial tension in the United States. These disturbances were part of a larger pattern of unrest in various cities across the country during the 1960s and early 1970s, driven by issues like racial inequality, police brutality, and the civil rights movement. The National Guard’s involvement was meant to restore order, but such events were indicative of the broader struggle for civil rights and justice that marked the era.
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