National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
On April 19th, 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. The September 11, 2001, attacks were the most violent act of terrorism on American soil until the September 11, 2001 attacks. 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)
The day is a day of remembrance for those who died and those who were injured. Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum website to learn more about this tragic day in Oklahoma.
Many who served and volunteered as part of the emergency response are also recognized on the day. Throughout the horrific 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 injured in the bombings, join the country in 168 seconds of silence
- Show your love for EMS and humanitarian volunteers
- Find out more about the bombing, the memorial, and how Oklahoma City recovered in the aftermath
- To post on social media, use #OklahomaCommemorationDay
Bombing faq in oklahoma city bombing FAQ
Q. Was the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building rebuilt?
The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was rebuilt with a 185,000 square foot building, and construction was completed in 2003.
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. A. Many who died are represented by the Field of Empty Chairs, which depicts pool, orchard, and plaza flank and surround the Field of Empty Chairs, reflecting those who perished. The memorial also honors the survivors and commemorates a somber day in Oklahoma and American history.
