The deployment of active-duty military in Los Angeles signals a rare and potentially troubling recurrence of using armed forces domestically, reminiscent of the civil unrest across the United States from 1957 to 1968. This earlier era saw military intervention in various conflicts, including desegregation and protests, yet maintained a paradigm of restraint, aided by bipartisan consensus and trained military police. Today's deployment lacks such supportive structures, introducing risks as the military acts independently for crowd control, amidst a backdrop of societal unrest over race and the Vietnam War.
The last active-duty military deployment during civil unrest in Los Angeles recalls a historical period when such actions were frequent, reflecting current societal tensions.
The transitions in military deployment signify a departure from previous norms which ensured restraint, raising concerns about the implications of such actions today.
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