National Guardsmen Kill Four Students at Kent State
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Education, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Murder, Homicide, Execution, Assassination, Protests, Marches, Demonstrations, Rallies, Human Rights, Violence
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Ohio
- Date: May 4, 1970
Article abstract: Ohio National Guards called in to restore order following antiwar protests of the campus of Kent State unexpectedly opened fire on students, killing four and wounding nine others.
Summary of Event
The shooting at Kent State University left in its wake a complex controversy which may never be fully resolved, even though some of the facts are simple and relatively undisputed. On May 4, after dispersing a peaceful rally on the commons of the Kent State campus, the Ohio National Guard unexpectedly opened fired on students. Four were killed...
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