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Detroit Riots of 1967

In late July 1967, a confrontation between the Detroit police and the patrons of an unlicensed bar on 12th Street escalated into a five-day riot--among the most destructive in U.S. history--which left 43 people dead, over 400 injured, and over 7,000 arrested. The riots revealed the tensions and turbulence between racial and economic classes in Detroit, and instigated the founding of the New Detroit committee and the Detroit Renaissance, institutions dedicated to restoring the community and revitalizing the city's economy, respectively. Max Fisher was a prominent player in both organizations.

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Jane Sherman 03
Date: September 6, 2003
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Jane Sherman discusses how the riots of 1967 affected her father and inspired him to dedicate his life to rebuilding Detroit.
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Damon Keith 01
Date: September 9, 2003
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Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.
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Damon Keith 02
Date: September 9, 2003
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Damon Keith remembers Max Fisher's courage in standing against the Detroit Police Department after the Riots in 1967.
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Damon Keith 03
Date: September 9, 2003
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Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
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Max Fisher 19
Date: September 6, 2003
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Max Fisher reflects on the need to bring the minorities and the whites together in the wake of the Detroit Riots.
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