Delaware. National Guard
In 1968 and early 1969, the Delaware National Guard was called out to control racial unrest in Wilmington and Dover, caused by growing black militancy and the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Guard was on duty in Wilmington from Apr. 1968 until Jan. 1969 and at Delaware State College in Dover from May 15 until July 22, 1968.
From the description of Delaware National Guard records, 1967-1969. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 70977956
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Delaware. National Guard. Delaware National Guard records, 1967-1969. | Historical Society of Delaware | |
| referencedIn | Duncan, William H., b. 1930. The William H. Duncan collection, 1916-1997. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center | |
| referencedIn | Mays, David John, 1896-1971. Diary, 1914-1971. | Virginia Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | Delaware State College. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Duncan, William H., b. 1930. | person |
| associatedWith | King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 | person |
| associatedWith | Mays, David John, 1896-1971. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Dover (Del.) | |||
| Wilmington (Del.) | |||
| Delaware |
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| African Americans |
| African Americans |
| Race discrimination |
| Race riots |
| Riot control |
| Riots |
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