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Chicago protest against Kent State shootings (May 1970)

Chicago protest against Kent State shootings (May 1970)
Clip: 372127_1_1
Year Shot: 1970 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 964
Original Film: WPA 459
HD: N/A
Location: Chicago, IL
Timecode: 01:00:03 - 01:02:38

964 - TAPE 2 Chicago protest against Kent State shootings (May 1970) Pan across crowd on sidewalk, signs and red flags visible. CU sign "City Wide Strike Council." Line of policemen and confrontation with protesters. MS protest marchers, and sign that says "He who departs from innocence - what becomes of him?" CU peace sign armband, tilt up to protesters face. CU city flag of Chicago coming down. CU signs "Why, Nixon?" and "How Many More?" Tilt down from federal building to US flag. More signs against the Vietnam war, marchers -- some scenes a little dark. Brief scene of Nixon's picture defaced to make him look like Hitler. CU peace signs, demonstrators raising their fists. CU baby over woman's shoulder. MS onlookers to demonstration, including some sailors.