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‘Kent State: 1970 shooting & its impact’

San Antonio Urban Editorial Team
Last updated: 2024/08/12 at 8:48 PM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published August 12, 2024
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The Kent State Shootings: A Tragedy of the Past that Reflects Today’s Divisions

It has been over fifty years since the tragic events at Kent State University, where four students were killed and nine others injured by Ohio National Guard members during a war protest. The echoes of that era, divided over the Vietnam War, still resonate today in our current political climate.

In his book, “Kent State: An American Tragedy,” historian Brian VanDeMark paints a vivid picture of a nation torn apart by war and ideology, unable to find common ground. The tension and suspicion that characterized that era are eerily similar to the polarization we see in society today.

VandeMark’s meticulous research and storytelling skills bring to life the events leading up to the tragedy at Kent State. In less than 13 seconds, chaos ensued as 30 guardsmen fired 67 shots at protesters, marking the end of an era.

With a compelling narrative style, VanDeMark delves into the anti-war sentiment sweeping the nation and its impact on Kent State’s campus. Through interviews and newly uncovered material, he reconstructs the protests, the shooting, and the aftermath that followed.

The book also sheds light on the lasting legacy of the tragedy, with VanDeMark noting the absence of a memorial on campus for the slain students until two decades later. The opening of a visitors center in 2012 dedicated to the shooting signifies a growing recognition of the event’s significance.

“Kent State” is a powerful account of a dark chapter in American history that continues to shape our understanding of the past and the present. Its contribution to the ongoing dialogue about the tragedy is invaluable, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the tumultuous events of the 1970s.

For more book reviews, check out AP book reviews.

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