Kent State fraternity brothers drive to the nation’s capital in the hours after the shootings and make their way to an Oval Office meeting with President Richard Nixon. They tell him not to blame Kent State students and to investigate the shootings.   
Nixon suffers through the turmoil following his decision to invade Cambodia, the Kent State shootings and nationwide fallout, and then the pro-war response.  The frustrated concert pianist-president seeks solace in Rachmaninoff during the wee hours.   
We move into the 21st century with Associate Dean and retired LtCol Mo McFarland on the May 4 legacy.  
Learn more about the people and events in this series on the web at <a href="https://www.kent.edu/may4legacy">⁠www.kent.edu/may4legacy</a>

Ep. 3: Peace Upon the Earth

The moments, mistakes, and wisdom that define our present and guide our future are held in a time capsule called Legacy. It’s a gift we inherit, meant to challenge us and shape the narrative of what’s to come. The lessons within can guide us toward transformation, especially when history seems to echo its own refrain. As Americans, we’re woven into a tapestry of legacies, be it from July 4th, 1776, the pivotal year of 1619, or seismic dates like December 7th, 1941, and September 11th, 2001. And in the chapters of our collective story lies another date of profound significance: May 4th, 1970.