At Kent State University, May 4, 1970 was a tragic day in which gunfire killed four students, Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder, and wounded nine others. The events deeply affected the nation and the world during an era of student protests against the Vietnam War and reflected a time of deep division. Faculty, students, family members, and community members later worked to preserve the history and legacy of May 4, 1970 as a place of learning, reflection, and remembrance, while the site continues to encourage civility, respect for diverse opinions, and protection of basic freedoms and democratic ideals.