The Ohio National Guard shot and killed student anti-war protestors on the campus of what college in 1970?

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Lena
Jun 3, 2016

Anti-war protestors were shot and killed at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, on May 4th, 1970.

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On May 4th, 1970, following a few days of escalating anti-war demonstrations on the Kent State University campus, the Ohio National Guard stepped in to disperse the protestors. The guard first attempted to use tear gas to get the crowds to disperse, but when the protestors began throwing the canisters back (along with rocks), the National Guard advanced on them. Shooting broke out, resulting in the deaths of 4 students, with 9 others injured.

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