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In 1970, there were riots at many campuses in the USA after President Nixon called for the invasion of Cambodia (to pursue communist North Vietnamese who sought refuge there) during the Vietnam War. Since the police could not handle the rioters, the national guard was called out.

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To disperse antiwar protesters

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Q: In 1970 the Ohio National Guard was called to Kent State University after what?
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What University did the Ohio National Guard killed four students?

Kent State University


What was the National Guard called before?

The national guard was originally named "State Militia" per the US Constitution.


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The site of a 1970 tragedy in which four students were killed by National Guard troops was the?

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What is th University where 4 students were killed by National Guard troops during a anti-war demonstration in 1970?

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