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KENT STATE 1970: AFTER THE SHOOTINGS

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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A Mother's Grief and Musical Legacy

This chapter explores a mother's devastating experience upon learning of her son's death in the Kent State shootings, revealing the profound personal loss intertwined with her memories of his life. It also highlights Neil Young's emotional response to the tragedy, which inspired him to write a poignant song that resonates with the impact of the event.

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