May 4, 1970

On May 4, 1970, during the Vietnam War era, Ohio National Guard troops fired on students protesting at Kent State University, killing four and injuring nine. The demonstration was part of widespread anti-war protests against U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The incident shocked the nation, highlighting deep divisions over the war and escalating tensions between students and authorities. It remains a significant moment in U.S. history, symbolizing the intense conflict and protest movement of that era.