The Illinois National Guard patrol the riot-affected Westside of the city. Police said at least nine people were killed during the chaos, with over 343 arrested. (32/76)

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The Illinois National Guard patrol the riot-affected Westside of the city. Police said at least nine people were killed during the chaos, with over 343 arrested.

Around 3,000 troops were brought in to quell the panic and anger triggered by the murder of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. April 6, 1968. Chicago, Illinois.

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