National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day on April 19th honors those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City was a domestic terrorist bombing. It was the most violent 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.
The day serves as a day of remembrance for those who died and those who were wounded. You can visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum website if you want to know more about this tragic day in Oklahoma.
All those who served and volunteered as part of the emergency response are also recognized on the day. Throughout the disaster, humanitarian response and humanitarian assistance flooded in from around the world. Donations of medical supplies, equipment, clothing, food, water, and equipment aided in the rescue and recovery efforts.
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- For the 168 people killed in the bombings, join the world in 168 seconds of silence
- Volunteers from the United States and humanitarian organizations are on display to show their love for EMS and humanitarian volunteers
- 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, A. 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?
On the original footprint of the burned Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the museum and memorial were constructed. The Field of Empty Chairs, which depict those who perished, are on display at the Museum, reflecting pool, orchard, and plaza flank and surround. The memorial also represents the survivors and commemorates a somber day in Oklahoma and American history.
