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Oklahoma City Reflects on 30 Years Since Deadliest Domestic Terror Attack

Former President Clinton honors 168 victims at the memorial ceremony and highlights the enduring lessons of resilience and unity.

FILE - This aerial view shows the destroyed north side of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City after a massive bomb blast, April 19, 1995. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - Terry Nichols, wearing a bullet-proof vest, is escorted by U.S. marshals as he leaves the federal courthouse in Wichita, Kansas, on April 26, 1995. (AP Photo/Steve Rasmussen, File)
FILE - Aren Almon greets President Bill Clinton after a prayer service for the victims of the deadly truck bomb attack in Oklahoma City on April 23, 1995. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Overview

  • The 30th anniversary ceremony featured the reading of victims' names and a keynote by former President Bill Clinton, emphasizing the 'Oklahoma Standard' of service, honor, and kindness.
  • The bombing on April 19, 1995, killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured hundreds, marking the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.
  • Netflix and NatGeo have released documentaries revisiting the tragedy, with survivor and law enforcement interviews, and reflections on ongoing domestic extremist threats.
  • Timothy McVeigh, the primary perpetrator, was executed in 2001, while co-conspirator Terry Nichols is serving life without parole; both were motivated by anti-government extremism.
  • The Oklahoma City National Memorial, featuring 168 empty chairs, continues to educate visitors about the dangers of political violence and the importance of community resilience.