Oklahoma City Remembers 168 Victims, Including 19 Children, 30 Years After Murrah Building Bombing

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 02:04 PM

The 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing is being observed with ceremonies and tributes across Oklahoma. On April 19, 1995, a Ryder truck packed with explosives detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children, and injuring hundreds more. More than 300 nearby buildings were damaged in the blast, which remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Timothy McVeigh, a former U.S. Army soldier, carried out the attack with the assistance of Terry Nichols, who helped build the bomb. Michael Fortier was also aware of the plot. McVeigh was arrested shortly after the bombing and was executed by lethal injection in 2001. Nichols was sentenced to life in prison. Survivors and families of victims continue to share their experiences. Among them are PJ Allen, the youngest survivor who suffered severe burns and now works at Tinker Air Force Base, and Aren Almon, whose daughter Baylee was featured in an iconic photograph after the attack. Austin Allen, who lost his father in the bombing, also reflects on its lasting impact. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum now stands at the site of the Murrah Building, with 168 empty chairs representing each victim. Annual remembrance ceremonies are held at the memorial, including a ceremony on April 19. President Bill Clinton has attended memorial events over the years to honor those lost. The anniversary continues to serve as a reminder of the consequences of extremist violence.

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