On May 10, 1970, the Weather Underground bombed the headquarters of the National Guard Association of the United States.
Background The bombing occurred less than a week after the Kent State shootings, when members of the National Guard opened fire on unarmed anti-Vietnam War protesters at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed and nine were wounded.
Bombing The explosive deceive was enclosed in a briefcase. Windows in the building and surrounding area were blown out. The Weather Underground Organization claimed responsibility for the attack in a May 21, 1970 communique.
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