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The D.C. Riots
Part of Reinstatement of the Draft and the U.S.-Iran War
Riot-police 9-2-08
Riot police prepare in a Washington D.C. street.
Date February 16th, 2012
Location Washington D.C.
Result Heavy casualties
Territorial
changes
Moderate damage to various properties and buildings.
Belligerents
U.S. Riot Police U.S. Citizens
Casualties and losses
80 riot police officers Over 600 citizens.


The D.C. Riots were a series of violent protests that occurred in Washington D.C.. The riots occurred mostly due to the government's controversial decision to reinstate the Draft in order to give more support to U.S. forces in Iran. The riots began on February 16th, 2012 and lasted for roughly a month until peace was restored to Washington D.C.