National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
On April 19th, the National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day honors those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. It was the most deadly act of terrorism on American soil until the September 11, 2001, attacks. (https://www.history.com/oklahoma-city-bombing) The explosion in Oklahoma City killed the lives of 168 people, including 19 children under the age of 6, as well as more than 680 people. (https://www.history.com/topics/oklahoma-city-bombing)
For those who died and those who were wounded, the day serves as a day of remembrance. If you want to know more about this tragic day in Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum website.
The day also honors those who served and volunteered as part of the emergency response. Throughout the tragic event, humanitarian response and humanitarian assistance flooded in from around the world. The rescue and recovery efforts were aided by donations of medical supplies, equipment, clothing, food, water, and equipment.
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- For the 168 people killed in the bombings, join the nation in 168 seconds of silence
- Volunteers from EMS and humanitarian organizations are shown here
- Learn more about the bombing, the memorial, and how Oklahoma City recovered in the aftermath
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #OklahomaCommemorationDay
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Q. Was the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building rebuilt?
In 2003, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was rebuilt with a 185,000 square foot building, and construction was completed.
Q. Where is the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum located?
The museum and memorial were constructed on the original footprint of the ruined Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed. Many who perished were represented by the Field of Empty Chairs, which depicted pool, orchard, and plaza flank and surround the Field of Empty Chairs, which depict those who perished. The memorial also honors the survivors and commemorates a somber day in Oklahoma and American history.
