Kent State shootings

The Kent State shootings occurred on May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guard troops fired on students protesting the U.S. invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Four students were killed and nine others were injured, leading to widespread national outrage and protests on campuses across the country. The event highlighted deep societal divisions over the war and civil rights and became a pivotal moment in the anti-war movement, symbolizing the tragic consequences of conflict and authority. The phrase "Four Dead in Ohio" became emblematic of the era's turbulence and the struggle for peace and justice in America.