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Clinton Calls for Unity at 30th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

Speaking at the memorial, the former president urged Americans to embrace the 'Oklahoma-Standard' of solidarity in a deeply divided nation.

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Overview

  • Former President Bill Clinton participated in ceremonies commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, honoring the 168 victims of the 1995 attack.
  • Clinton reflected on the resilience displayed by Americans during the aftermath of the bombing and emphasized the importance of national solidarity.
  • He called for an 'Oklahoma-Standard' of mutual understanding and cooperation to address the current divisions within the United States.
  • The Oklahoma City bombing, carried out by Timothy McVeigh, remains the deadliest domestic terror attack in U.S. history, killing 168 people and injuring over 500.
  • McVeigh was executed in 2001, while his accomplices, Terry Nichols and Michael Fortier, received life sentences and witness protection, respectively.