Monday, September 15, 2014
#KentState - 4 Dead in Ohio
In the Spring of 1970, at Kent State in Ohio, there was a protest going on. Many young people had been drafted and died in the War in Vietnam. President Nixon was supposed to be drawing the war down, but an invasion of nearby Cambodia had recently been announced. Hundreds of students at Kent State were protesting this, and the Governor called in the National Guard to handle the disturbance. on May 4th, 29 guardsmen fired their weapons for 13 seconds, killing 4 unarmed students and injuring 9 others.
On September 15th 2014, it was reported that Urban Outfitters was selling a $129 sweatshirt with the Kent State University emblem that clearly had blood stains on it. https://twitter.com/ExploringBird/timelines/511556609110052864 #KentState was soon trending on Twitter.
For those interested in the flavor of the times, here is a video made for the song "Ohio" which was recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young just weeks after the Kent State Shootings. The video contains pictures of protests of the time. We support all members of the Military! Today, in addition to this Urban Outfitters Kent State incident, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 2 Vietnam War Vets.
Labels: #KentState, 1960s, 1970s, 60s, 70s, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Kent State, military, Ohio, protest, shooting, Urban Outfitters, Vietnam, War
posted by KennyCrane at
9/15/2014 05:10:00 PM
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Memorial Day 2008
Happy Memorial Day! In the USA, we take this day to remember all the men and women of the miltary who have lost their lives. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in freedom. Here are three videos - 2 about Memorial Day and one about children who need our help - without comment by me this time! Just watch and consider the message. Thanks!
Labels: charity, day, juststircrazy, Memorial, military, soldier, TiffanyJoAllen, ytshadowknight
posted by KennyCrane at
5/26/2008 12:15:00 AM
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