May 4 marks several notable historical events from various years. In 1970, the Kent State shootings occurred, highlighting the anti-war sentiment during the Vietnam War. The 1886 Haymarket affair showcased labor rights struggles. The strategic U.S. takeover of the Panama Canal's construction happened in 1904. In World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea began in 1942. The Freedom Riders departed in 1961, challenging segregation. Key sentences were handed down in controversial cases like Unabomber Kaczynski and Moussaoui's role in 9/11. In 2011, Obama addressed the sensitive issue of bin Laden's death photos.
On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students.
In 1904, the United States took over construction of the Panama Canal from France, symbolizing a significant expansion of American engineering and political influence.
In 1961, the first group of Freedom Riders left Washington, D.C., to challenge racial segregation on interstate buses and in bus terminals.
In 2011, President Barack Obama decided not to release death photos of Osama bin Laden, citing concerns about inciting violence and national security risks.
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