Aug. 1965 | “Operation Safeguard” — National Guard in Watts

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This film details “Operation Safeguard,” the National Guard’s code name for their deployment to control the Watts riots (Aug. 11-17). The National Guard was called in to assist the LAPD in restoring order, and over 8,000 personnel were involved.

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