In Oklahoma history, few dates have greater significance than April 19, 1995. In honor of the 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony this week, we would like to share this part of Oklahoma’s history.
On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City and the nation experienced something they had never experienced before. The United States, and Oklahoma specifically, was under attack. The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was the target of a homemade bomb. Many people including children did not get to go home that day. People around the country mourned the loss of lives in Oklahoma.
Although the country was feeling a sense of loss, the country also felt a togetherness. That feeling of unity was heard in messages that went around the world. The President offered words of support, hope, and comfort. Countless firefighters, police officers, and paramedics flooded the streets to help those in need.
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