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    It's The 20 Year Anniversary Of The L.A. Riots

    On April 29, 1992, a jury acquitted four Los Angeles police officers accused in the beating of black motorist Rodney King. Thousands of people in the Los Angeles area rioted over the six days following the verdict. Property damages topped roughly $1 billion, 54 people died during the riots, and thousands more were injured.

    Rodney King is beaten, sparking the flame:

    Rodney King, following the beating:

    The Riots:

    "Can't we all just get along?"

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    Rodney King speaks, calling an end to the violence.