Today, April 19, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, one of the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history. On April 19, 1995, a truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, including 19 children, and injuring hundreds more.

Key Details:

• Perpetrator: Timothy McVeigh, a U.S. Army veteran, was convicted and executed for the bombing. His accomplice, Terry Nichols, is serving multiple life sentences.

• Motivation: McVeigh claimed he was retaliating against the federal government’s handling of the Waco Siege (April 19, 1993) and the Ruby Ridge standoff.

• Impact: The attack deeply shocked the nation and led to significant changes in domestic security, anti-terrorism legislation, and how federal buildings are protected.

Memorial:

• The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected.

• Each year, the city holds a Remembrance Ceremony, including a moment of silence at 9:02 a.m., the exact time of the explosion.

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