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202544 minPG-13documentary

Terrorism Historical Events

Explosion

202544 minPG-13documentary

On April 19, 1995, a massive bomb detonated outside the Alfred P.

Terrorism Historical Events

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Channel: National Geographic

Explosion

2025• 44 minPG-13

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On April 19, 1995, a massive bomb detonated outside the Alfred P.

Synopsis

On April 19, 1995, a truck bomb detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, resulting in the deaths of 168 individuals and injuring over 600 others. The explosion marked one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in United States history. As the chaos unfolded, first responders and local residents faced overwhelming challenges in the aftermath, making critical decisions amid the devastation. This episode examines the events of that tragic day and its lasting impact on the community and the nation.

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