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What happened at Kent State University in May of 1970?

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Protestors of the Vietnam war were shot at and 4 were killed by the Ohio National Guard
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Four Kent State University students were killed and nine injured.

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On May 4, 1970, Kent State University witnessed the murder of four and injury of nine students of the Kent State University. This shooting is also recognized as the May 4 massacre or the Kent State massacre. This event took place while the people belonging to the Ohio National Guard began open firing during a march protesting the Vietnam War. This shooting took place due to the mass protest against the bombardment of Cambodia by U.S. military forces.

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