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39 Years Later Subject and Photographer of Iconic Kent State Image Reunite

The girl screaming in a familiar image taken after the Kent State shootings has reunited on campus with the man who took the photo.

John Filo kissed Mary Vecchio on the cheek Monday after they appeared together at an anniversary event at Kent State University.

It was the first time the two were together at the school since May 4, 1970. That's when a Vietnam War protest ended with the National Guard shootings that left four dead.
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