USA / Racism / "Zoot Suit Riots" in Los Angeles; California; during World War II; June 1943 (riots between Mexican-American youth gangs; led by the so-called pachucos wearing zoot suits and US Army soldiers stationed in the city. After soldiers complained about having been attacked by the gangs; they used violence against all Americans of Mexican descent who wore zoot suits (almost all soldiers; unlike the Mexicans; got away without trial).- Marines armed with clubs during the riots. -Photo; June 1943 (digitally coloured).