35th Anniversary of Kent State Shootings
The panelists were: Dean Kahler, Jim Russell, Joe Lewis (students wounded in 1970), Rita Rubin-Long (friend of students killed in 1970), Greg Schwartz (columnist), and Erin Roof (current Kent State student).
A panel discussion will be held as part of the annual commemoration of the May 4, 1970 shooting of student protestors by the Ohio National G… read more
A panel discussion will be held as part of the annual commemoration of the May 4, 1970 shooting of student protestors by the Ohio National Guard. They talked about the legacy of Vietnam protests and the anti-war movement, the impact of the incident on American society, and current military efforts in Iraq. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
The panelists were: Dean Kahler, Jim Russell, Joe Lewis (students wounded in 1970), Rita Rubin-Long (friend of students killed in 1970), Greg Schwartz (columnist), and Erin Roof (current Kent State student). close
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Joe Lewis Survivor
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Jim Russell Survivor
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