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She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists

Rachel Treisman

May 04, 2024

Ohio National Guard members move toward students at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, on May 4, 1970. They fired into the crowd, killing four students and injuring nine. (AP)

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