1967: U.S. President proclaims a national day of prayer and reconciliation after racial riots

U.S. President Lyndon Johnson proclaims a national day of prayer and reconciliation after racial riots in Detroit kill 40 people, injure 2,000 people, and destroy 5,000 homes.

To:

General public after riots in Detroit

From:

U.S. President Lyndon Johnson

Year of Apology:

1967

Footnote:

Taylor, Tim. The Book of Presidents. Arno, 1972. p563.