re: #92 Shiplord Kirel

James A. Michener took time out from his usual sweeping historical fiction to write an excellent non-fiction account of the Kent State incident.
Kent State: What Happened and Why
This examines the viciously divisive atmosphere of the time in graphic detail, and does a good job on the aftermath, including the lack of repercussions for those responsible.
It is not commonly realized today that the shootings met with widespread approval at the time, especially from right wing media and politicians. President Nixon said years later that he deliberately toned down his response to avoid antagonizing his base. The Army did not have direct jurisdiction because the Guardsmen were under state command, but they did have some right to investigate since they had supplied the weapons. That investigation was squelched before it started though.

Thank you. Much.