In May 1970, four students were shot dead at Kent State. The mayhem that followed has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War.

In May 1970, four students were shot dead at Kent State. The mayhem that followed has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War.

Protesting escalates at Kent State as students set the ROTC building on fire and tried to prevent firefighters from putting out the flames.

President Nixon made an unplanned visit to the Lincoln Memorial in the middle of the night to speak with anti-war protestors.

Moments after the shootings at Kent State in 1970, Professor Glenn Frank begged students to disperse to prevent more deaths.