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50 years ago, a peaceful protest was met with deadly force. Under dick nixon's presidential orders, the army national guard, armed with guns, bayonet's, tear gas & vehicles, murdered 4 innocent students, at kent state university. "ohio", csn&y, "four dead in ohio".

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Answer 1

I was actually in the Ohio National Guard at that time. We got sent to Ohio State University with rifles but no ammo as they didn't want a repeat. Even then I would have been happier to be on the other side of the confrontation than where I was but no choice. Saw some streakers but encountered no violence, thank goodness. All of us thought the whole thing was stupid.

Answer 2

I do remember hearing of this. I was in the military stationed in VA and felt for the protestors but also felt powerless to make any sort of stand. The Viet Nam war was a crime. Even though this started under Kennedy I don't think he would have allowed this to happen.

Answer 3

Remember that very sad day

Answer 4

I also posted a link on the talk here: [agnostic.com]

Answer 5

I remember that day with such sorrow.


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