In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the 1984 acquittal of Luis Alvarez for the shooting death of Nevell Johnson Jr. in 1982. We also explore Miami's larger racial history and more with Dr. Seth A. Weitz, associate professor of history at Dalton State College and his book, "City of Hope, City of Rage: Miami, 1968-1994" (Click the link to order now!)

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Police sealed off a 250-square-block area of the Overtown... - UPI Archives, Dec. 29, 1982

The Overtown ghetto, inflamed by the swift acquittal of... - UPI Archives, March 16, 1984

Here is a chronology of Miami's recent racial strife.... - UPI Archives, March 16, 1984

Miami's Verdict | TIME, March 26, 1984

THE BLOG: 30 YEARS AGO : STATE V. OFFICER LUIS ALVAREZ

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the Florida Teachers' Strike of 1968. The labor action (technically a walkoff) challenged and changed the state's constitution, and led to a significant rethinking of education in the Sunshine State. We discuss this seminal event with Jody Baxter Noll, history lecturer at Georgia State University and the author of the upcoming book, "The 1968 Florida Teachers' Strike: Public Sector Unionism and the Fight Against Sunshine State Conservatism. (Click the link to pre-order now!)

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"We are Not Hired Help": The 1968 Statewide Florida Teacher Strike and the Formation of Modern Florida

50 Years Ago, Miami-Dade County Played Key Role In Nation's First Statewide Teacher Strike | WLRN

It's Been 50 Years Since Florida Teachers Went On Strike. Today, It's Illegal For Them To Do So. | WUSF

FEA 1968 Walkout Video | Florida Education Association

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Interama. The proposed trade and culture exchange predated EPCOT by more than a decade, except it never actually got built. Learn more about the saga that spanned six presidencies, from Truman to Ford.

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Proclamation of assistance and cooperation with the Inter-American Cultural and Trade Center, January 30, 1952 | Harry S. Truman Library

Interama at the JFK Library

Interama at the LBJ Library

Interama | World's Fair Photos

International Bazaar for the International Area of the Interama Project — Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we explore the confusing early history of one of Miami-Dade County's most important businesses, Burger King. We revisit co-founder James McLamore with his son Whit and grandson Sterling through his book, "The Burger King: A Whopper of a Story on Life and Leadership"

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The Burger King Book (https://www.thebkbook.com/)

The Burger King Book at Books & Books (https://shop.booksandbooks.com/aff/thisdaymiamipod_34958/book/9781642502824)

Burger King Scholars (https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars)

McLamore Family Foundation (https://www.thebkbook.com/mff)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the history of Islandia, a city formed with development in mind that eventually — and unintentionally — helped create Biscayne National Park.

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The Birth of Biscayne National Park (https://www.nps.gov/bisc/learn/historyculture/the-birth-of-biscayne-national-park.htm)

Biscayne National Park: The History of a Unique Park on the “Edge” — An Administrative History by Leslie Kemp Poole (https://npshistory.com/publications/bisc/adhi.pdf)

Learn About Biscayne National Park (https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/learn-about-biscayne-national-park)

Jason Katz: Islandia: The Miami Beach That Wasn't (https://youtu.be/v0aFxe9Vjqk)

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back at an unusual chapter in the history of historical preservation in Miami. Part of the Charles Munroe Brown House, in the middle of a move from Omni to Watson Island, collapsed on the MacArthur Causeway. We talk to Don Slesnick, who was then president of the Dade Heritage Trust, about the calamity.

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A Gust of Wind -- And Miami Loses a Landmark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qfGo_BN9Oo

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the pathway to the premier of "Brother's Keeper," the pilot episode of Miami Vice. The show would change how people across the country and around the world view Miami and set the region on course to a new identity.

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Miami Vice at 40: An Oral History | Television Academy (emmys.com)

'Miami Vice': Michael Mann, Costume Designers on Changing Menswear (hollywoodreporter.com)

Miami Vice - The Style of Vice [HD] (youtube.com)

Wolfson Archives - Search the Catalog | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk with Mike Ryan Ruiz of Meadowlark Media about The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz, a program that he produced for years and helped take from local radio to national prominence. We look back to its beginnings, consider its evolution and also delve into what the future might hold.

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Dan Le Batard and Friends - The Dan Le Batard Show - Le Batard and Friends (lebatardaf.com)

Mike Ryan (Ruiz) on Twitter

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back to 1964, when Jackie Gleason moved his CBS television program to the Miami Beach Auditorium and brought South Florida into America's homes on a weekly basis.

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Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

The Great One: Jackie Gleason | 60 Minutes Archive

JackieGleason.com - The Official Home of "The Great One" Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) - Find a Grave Memorial

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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Merrett R. Stierheim and his singular contributions to Miami-Dade County.

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Merrett Stierheim, former Miami-Dade County manager, dead at 90 | Miami Herald

Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College

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