Kent State Memorial

The Kent State Memorial honors the four students killed and nine wounded during the May 4, 1970, protests against the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio. It features a bronze sculpture of a lone figure symbolizing loss and reflection, along with inscriptions and a memorial wall that commemorate the victims and their families. The memorial serves as a place for remembrance, education, and reflection on the event’s significance in American history, emphasizing the importance of free speech and the impact of political activism during turbulent times.