Philadelphia had a riot in the early 60s
Mainly Jewish merchants were being burned out and looted
Future Police Chief and future Mayor Frank Rizzo then a captain had them under control early until ordered to Stand Down by the Politicians
Went on for about 3 days
Then came MLK’s murder
Rizzo was now police chief and Mayor Tate had the sense to give him free reign
Big Frank made the announcement
NOBODY is looting or burning this city PERIOD
And nobody did even though nationwide major cities burned
Then came MLK’s murder
Rizzo was now police chief and Mayor Tate had the sense to give him free reign
Big Frank made the announcement
NOBODY is looting or burning this city PERIOD
And nobody did even though nationwide major cities burned