The so-called __________ in Los Angeles in 1943 involved attacks on Hispanic men by police and by white Navy personnel on shore leave.

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The term "Zoot Suit Riot" refers to a series of violent incidents that took place in Los Angeles in 1943. The attacks were directed at young Mexican American men who were known for wearing flamboyant zoot suits. Many members of the military and law enforcement saw the suits as a symbol of defiance and unpatriotic behavior during wartime. The attacks included beatings and stripping of the zoot suits, and were fueled by racial tensions and prejudice.

The So-Called __________ in Los Angeles in 1943 Involved Attacks