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U.S. President George Bush talks about federal efforts in controlling the 1992 Los Angeles Riots

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Bush, George

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U.S. President George H.W. Bush addresses the nation following the "Rodney King riots" in Los Angeles, California. Bush describes what steps the federal government will take in riot control and prevention of the causes of racial unrest. Bush also says that he has sent Justice Department prosecutors to explore a federal civil rights case against the four officers found not guilty in the beating of Rodney King.
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  1. Race Relations
  2. Race Riots
  3. Riot Control

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