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SYSK Selects: What Happened at Kent State?

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The Kent State Tragedy

This chapter explores the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970, where National Guardsmen opened fire on protesting students, resulting in four deaths amid a backdrop of escalating tensions over the Vietnam War. The hosts discuss the historical significance of the event, its emotional impact on society, and its connections to broader American protests against government actions during that tumultuous era.

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