Looting during race riot in predominantly African American neighborhoods following the death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, looters steal from Tabbs Shoe Store in Washington, D.C. A woman attempts to carry a large chair stolen from a furniture store. A man steals a case of Pet condensed milk and carries it over his shoulder as he leaves the scene.
A building burns during race riots in Washington, DC following assassination death of Martin Luther King, Jr. A fire truck arrives and firemen douse the fire with water hoses. Letters "D.C.F.D." standing for District of Columbia Fire Department, seen on jackets of firemen. African American citizens on sidewalks and streets outside buildings. People looting stores and stealing goods from stores with destroyed entry ways. Three men stand near a car and they open the trunk of the car.
Aftermath of the Washington Riots in Washington DC, following death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. An American flag flies from a pole. A sign reads 'McDonald's'. Broken window glass at the McDonald's.
Washington DC Riots, following death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Fire burns in a building. Firefighters operate hoses as water is being sprayed to fight the fire on the 7th and O street. Water being sprayed on a building to extinguish fire. Various signs on the back of jackets worn by the fire fighters. A building on fire as water is being sprayed on it.
Following death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr: Scenes following Washington DC Riots. A smashed up mannequin on a street. Water being sprayed on a building to fight fire as a fire fighter looks on. A sign reads 'Stan's'. A store on fire. Men carrying their belongings come out of a store. A store on fire.
Scenes after the Washington DC riots, following death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. United States 3rd Infantry soldiers patrol a street in Washington DC. They walk past stores. An African American couple moves out from a building. Soldiers patrol the street. A damaged building at a crossroads. Wreckage spread on a sidewalk. Smoke rising from a corner building. The soldiers stand in a street.