The Vietnam War: Protests and Controversy
On May 4, 1970, four students at Kent State University in Ohio were killed and nine others were injured when National Guard troops opened fire on a crowd of student demonstrators. The Kent State shootings marked a turning point in the anti-war movement, and sparked national outrage and further protests. The shootings led to a nationwide student strike and increased opposition to the war.
The Hard Hat Riot, which occurred on May 8, 1970, was a violent clash between construction workers and student protesters in New York City's financial district. The construction workers, who were demonstrating in support of the Vietnam War, attacked and beat anti-war protesters, resulting in multiple injuries.
The Kent State shootings and the Hard Hat Riot were both highly controversial events that illustrated the deep divisions and tensions in American society during the Vietnam War era. The Hard Hat Riot highlighted the growing support for the war among working-class Americans.
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