Episode 2 of 2
Violence Against African Americans
- When
- 1863-07-13 to 1863-07-16
- Where
- Lower Manhattan
Mobs attacked and killed numerous black civilians, destroying their homes and businesses during the riots.
Throughout the areas of rioting, mobs targeted African Americans. They destroyed homes and businesses, such as James McCune Smith's pharmacy at 93 West Broadway. Among the victims was Joseph Reed, a seven-year-old Bermudian nephew of Robert John Simmons.
Sources
- New York City draft riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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