The events at Kent State University during the Vietnam War involved the killing of four students by the National Guard.

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This is true. On May 4, 1970, National Guard troops were called to Kent State University in Ohio to disperse student protesters demonstrating against the Vietnam War. The guardsmen fired into the crowd, killing four students and injuring nine others. This event sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.

The Events at Kent State University During the Vietnam War