Sheriff's deputies killed one man, another was blinded. Then-Gov. Ronald Reagan declared a state of emergency in Berkeley and sent in 2,000 National Guard troops, who stayed more than two weeks. A curfew was imposed and tear gas filled the streets.
The park has always been a place for outsiders," said Lev Marcus, reflecting on its importance as a gathering space in Berkeley.
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