Special Collections and Archives
1975-1976 · The Truth Demands Justice: A Snapshot History of the May 4th Task Force
Special Collections and Archives
1975-1976 · The Truth Demands Justice: A Snapshot History of the May 4th Task Force

Flyer for the first meeting of the May 4th Task Force, October 30, 1975. May 4th Task Force records. May 4 Collection.
The first organizational meeting of the May 4th Task Force, created by Student Caucus on October 1, 1975, was held on October 30, 1975.

May 4th Task Force forum poster, December 1, 1975. May 4th Task Force records. May 4 Collection.
On December 1, 1975, the May 4th Task Force held an event featuring screenings of the films “Confrontation at Kent,” by Richard Myers, and “Kent State, May 1970,” by Alva I. Cox, Jr. The event included a panel comprised of wounded students, parents of wounded and slain students and attorneys for students and parents in the civil trial.

“The Truth About Kent State. Decide for Yourself,” poster, circa 1976. May 4th Task Force records. May 4 Collection.

“The Truth Demands Justice,” poster, November 30, 1976. May 4th Task Force records. May 4 Collection.
Flyer for an event sponsored by the May 4th Task Force, which featured a case lawyer and wounded students.