Actually it was because of protests to the President invading Cambodia. There had been a ROTC building burned down during this time as well as protesters throwing glass bottles at the police. So basically it happend after student riots broke out on campus and in the neighboring town.
In 1970 right after the Kent State shootings many universities and colleges were closed down. This was due to the many students who were striking because of the shootings.
Kent State University
The national guard was originally named "State Militia" per the US Constitution.
Kent State, in Ohio.
Kent State University in Ohio.
Kent State University students in Kent, Ohio were peacefully protesting the attack on Cambodia. The governor called out the National Guard to quell the uprising. A guardsman opened fire, killing 4 students and wounding others.
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yes There are actually 2 types of national guards. There is the Air National Guard which is part of the Air Force and the Army National Guard which is part of the Army. Then there is the State Guard which certain states have and work closely with the army national guard.
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The Ohio National Guard.
Kent State University.
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Kent State University, in the state of Ohio.