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Kent State

Four Dead in Ohio
Pages
272
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

This heavily researched graphic novel dramatically recreates the four bloody days in 1970 that culminated in the Kent State shootings, where four students were killed by Ohio National Guard troops. It profiles each of the slain students, weaving their personal stories through the events leading up to May 4th, drawing on interviews with friends and oral histories. The book offers a detailed account of a pivotal moment in American history.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (4)
ViolenceGun ViolenceDeath Of A ParentTrauma

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