 Nearly 2,000 Army paratroopers arrived on Tuesday and began patrolling the streets. On Thursday, July 27, order was finally restored. Over 7,000 people were arrested during the rioting. Some 5,000 people were left homeless. This was the worst U.S. riot in 100 years, occurring during a period of numerous riots in America. And I was one of the 2,000 Army paratroopers that showed up for that. That was my first visit to the state of Michigan.