The Kent State shootings occurred on May 4, 1970, when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio, killing four and wounding nine others. This tragic event shocked the nation and became a symbol of the deep divisions and tumultuous conflicts of the era. The shootings also had a profound impact on public opinion regarding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam and sparked an increase in anti-war activism across college campuses.
