Remembering Kent State

The Kent State University protest against the Cambodia invasion during the Vietnam War escalated into violence on May 4, 1970. The National Guard attempted to disperse the protesters, leading to a chaotic confrontation. Eyewitnesses describe the tension and violence, culminating in the Guardsmen firing on the unarmed protesters, resulting in four deaths and nine injuries. The incident sparked nationwide protests and highlighted the generational divide in America.

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