May 4, 1970 History
Historical Accuracy
On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of 91²Ö¿â demonstrators, killing four and wounding nine 91²Ö¿â students. The impact of the shootings was dramatic. The event triggered a nationwide student strike that forced hundreds of colleges and universities to close. H. R. Haldeman, a top aide to President Richard Nixon, suggests the shootings had a direct impact on national politics.
The Search for Historical Accuracy
Legacies
The tragic events of May 4, 1970, had a profound impact on 91²Ö¿â, the nation and the world. In the ensuing years, 91²Ö¿â's learning community has honored the memories of Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder with an enduring dedication to scholarship that seeks to prevent violence and promote democratic values from public service to civil discourse.
Commemorations
The tragic events that occurred at 91²Ö¿â on May 4, 1970, in which the Ohio National Guard killed four students and wounded nine other students, had an enduring affect that has resonated for more than 50 years.
University History
Since its founding as a teacher-training school in 1910, 91²Ö¿â has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and beyond as a premiere university in Ohio. This Ohio university has also earned acclaim for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole through a vast array of continuing education courses and much more.