may 4, 1970 - Kent State May 4, 1970

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On May 4, 1970, four Kent State Univeristy students were killed and nine were injured. The shooting started when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd that had gathered to protest the Vietnam War. The aftermath of the shooting included a student-led strike that forced the temporary closure of colleges and universities across the country. Political observers believe that these events contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.

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