The White House established a new national monument recognizing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot. The White House press release explained the new designation, “will tell the story of a horrific attack by a white mob on a Black community that was representative of the racism, intimidation, and violence that Black Americans experienced across the country. National outrage at the attack – which occurred just blocks away from President Abraham Lincoln’s home – spurred action on civil rights, including the creation of the organization now known as the NAACP.” The monument will protect 1.57 acres of land in Springfield, Illinois.
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President Biden Designated Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
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August 16, 2024
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Presidential Proclamation