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It’s been nearly 40 years since a student anti-war protest at Kent State University ended in violence with the deaths of four students and the wounding of nine others. 1970 can perhaps best be described as a turbulent time in the United States as opposition to the war in Vietnam, particularly on college campuses, grew.
Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shootings on campus.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shootings on campus.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:18 p.m.

Jane Doughton, a Valley resident who was a student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, places a stone on a memorial to the 4 students.

Jane Doughton, a Valley resident who was a student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, places a stone on a memorial to the 4 students.

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  • April 20, 2009 11:03 a.m.

Jane Doughton

Jane Doughton

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  • April 20, 2009 10:41 a.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent campus. At right is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent campus. At right is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:23 p.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the KSU campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time. The sculpture in foreground was hit by gunfire.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the KSU campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time. The sculpture ...

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  • December 3, 2004 5:25 p.m.

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  • April 21, 2010 1:53 a.m.

A Kent State University student lies on the ground after National Guardsman fired into a crowd of demonstrators on May 4, 1970 in Kent, Ohio. (AP Photo)

A Kent State University student lies on the ground after National Guardsman fired into a crowd of demonstrators on May 4, 1970 in Kent, Ohio. (AP Photo)

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.

Pagoda on Kent State campus near Taylor Hall.

Pagoda on Kent State campus near Taylor Hall.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:19 p.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent campus.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent campus.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:18 p.m.

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  • April 21, 2010 1:55 a.m.

Historical marker at Kent State on May 4, 1970.

Historical marker at Kent State on May 4, 1970.

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  • April 20, 2009 11:07 a.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent State campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent State campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at ...

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  • April 20, 2009 10:53 a.m.

Historical marker on KSU campus.

Historical marker on KSU campus.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:54 p.m.

Close-up of of a bullet hole in a sculpture hit by gunfire at Kent State on May 4, 1970.

Close-up of of a bullet hole in a sculpture hit by gunfire at Kent State on May 4, 1970.

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  • April 20, 2009 10:34 a.m.

The campus of Kent State University is deserted as remaining members of the Ohio National Guard continue to patrol the school grounds in Kent, Ohio, Thursday, May 4, 1970. Guardsmen killed four students and injured nine in the clash with student demonstrators against the Vietnam War. (AP Photo)

The campus of Kent State University is deserted as remaining members of the Ohio National Guard continue to patrol the school grounds in Kent, Ohio, Thursday, May 4, 1970. Guardsmen killed four students and injured nine in the clash with student demonstrators against the Vietnam War. (AP Photo)

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.

Kent State campus near Taylor Hall.

Kent State campus near Taylor Hall.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:29 p.m.

Ohio National Guardsmen patrol the empty Kent State University campus after a three-day riot with students on May 6, 1970. Four persons were killed and ten were injured during the anti-Vietnam War protests.

Ohio National Guardsmen patrol the empty Kent State University campus after a three-day riot with students on May 6, 1970. Four persons were killed and ten were injured during the anti-Vietnam War protests.

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.

Site of the May 4, 1970 shooting at Kent State as it appears today. Four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire.

Site of the May 4, 1970 shooting at Kent State as it appears today. Four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire.

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  • April 20, 2009 10:17 a.m.

Jane Doughton, a Valley resident who was a student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent campus.

Jane Doughton, a Valley resident who was a student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when four students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site of the shooting on the Kent campus.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:33 p.m.

Ohio National Guardsmen throw tear gas at students across the campus lawn at Kent State University during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration at the university on May 4, 1970. The Guard killed four students and wounded nine. (AP Photo)

Ohio National Guardsmen throw tear gas at students across the campus lawn at Kent State University during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration at the university on May 4, 1970. The Guard killed four students and wounded nine. (AP Photo)

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.

A group of youths cluster around a wounded person as Ohio National Guardsmen, wearing gas masks, hold their weapons in background on Kent State University campus in Kent, Ohio, Monday, May 4, 1970. Members of the Guards killed four students and injured nine during a campus protest against the Vietnam War. This picture was made by Kent State student photographer Douglas Moore. (AP Photo)

A group of youths cluster around a wounded person as Ohio National Guardsmen, wearing gas masks, hold their weapons in background on Kent State University campus in Kent, Ohio, Monday, May 4, 1970. Members of the Guards killed four students and injured nine during a campus protest against the Vietnam ...

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus.

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  • April 20, 2009 10:41 a.m.

Memorial in parking lot of Taylor Hall at Kent State where our students were killed on May 4, 1970 by Ohio National Guard gunfire.

Memorial in parking lot of Taylor Hall at Kent State where our students were killed on May 4, 1970 by Ohio National Guard gunfire.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:49 p.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus. the sculpture in background was hit by gunfire.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus. the sculpture in background was hit by gunfire.

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  • December 3, 2004 5:21 p.m.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time. The sculpture in foreground was hit by gunfire.

Harvey Kayne, a Valley resident who was a graduate student at Kent State on May 4, 1970 when 4 students were killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire, stands near the site on the Kent State campus. At left is Jane Doughton who was student at Kent at the time. The ...

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  • December 3, 2004 5:25 p.m.

Mary Ann Vecchio gestures and screams as she kneels by the body of a student lying face down on the campus of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio on May 4, 1970. A static-filled recording was released Tuesday May 1, 2007 of the 1970 Kent State University shooting that killed four students raising questions not only about whether someone called on National Guardsmen to fire, but also who might have given the order. The tape was released by Alan Canfora, 58, one of nine students wounded in the 1970 shootings. He played two versions of the tape _ the original and an amplified version _ in which he says a Guard officer issues the command, "Right here! Get Set! Point! Fire!"

Mary Ann Vecchio gestures and screams as she kneels by the body of a student lying face down on the campus of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio on May 4, 1970. A static-filled recording was released Tuesday May 1, 2007 of the 1970 Kent State University shooting that killed four ...

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  • April 24, 2010 10:15 p.m.