Kent State Shooting

The Kent State Shooting occurred on May 4, 1970, during a protest against the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio. National Guard soldiers were called in to disperse demonstrators. On that day, guardsmen fired into a crowd, killing four students and injuring nine others. The event sparked national outrage and intensified anti-war sentiments in the U.S. It highlighted the deep divisions over the Vietnam War and raised concerns about government response to civil dissent. The tragedy remains a significant moment in American history, symbolizing the conflicts between protest movements and government authority.