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Zoot Suits were tailored suits, with wide padded shoulders and tapered pants with tight fitting ankles; They were worn mainly by Hispanic minorities during WWII in California. There was racial tensions during this time, and there were numerous fights, mainly around bars. There was a large riot that happened in 1945, in Southern California, where many were killed. My Father was a teenager that grew up in that area and during that time, and told me this information.
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How many died in zoot suit riot?
While there were estimated to be about 150 people injured in the Zoot Suit Riots, some seriously; there were no deaths.
When did the zoot suit riots begin?
it began on June 3rd 1943 in Los Angeles CA
What is a zoot suit?
A zoot suit (occasionally spelled zuit suit) is a men's suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders .
Is the term Zoot Suit Riots really appropriate for what happened in Los Angeles in June of 1943?
# Is the term "Zoot Suit Riots" really appropriate for what happened in Los Angeles in June of 1943?
What are some examples of the racial tension during war years?
The zoot-suit riots
When was Zoot Suit - film - created?
Zoot Suit - film - was created in 1981.
When was The Zoot Suit Murders created?
The Zoot Suit Murders was created in 1978-10.
How many pages does The Zoot Suit Murders have?
The Zoot Suit Murders has 230 pages.
What is the duration of Zoot Suit film?
The duration of Zoot Suit - film - is 1.72 hours.
What is a zoot?
A zoot is either slang for a zoot suit, or for a marijuana cigarette or PCP.
When was Zoot Suit Riot - song - created?
Zoot Suit Riot - song - was created in 1997.
What race was target in the zoot suit riots of 1943?
The Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 targeted the Latino race. The Zoot Suit Riots took place in Los Angeles, California.
What does el pachuco represent in zoot suit?
Pachuco in Zoot Suit represents the inner self of Henry Reyna.
When was Zoot Suit Riot - album - created?
Zoot Suit Riot - album - was created on 1997-03-18.
What is the name of the Zoot Suit Gang?
I'm pretty sure it was the 'Zoot Suits'
What is a zootsuit?
A zootsuiter is somebody who wears a zoot suit or someone who was involved in the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.A zoot-suiter is someone who wears a zoot suit.
What kind of suit did hepcats wear in 1942?
Zoot Suit.....
