Oklahoma City Bombing

The Oklahoma City Bombing was a terrorist attack that occurred on April 19, 1995, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A truck bomb was detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring over 800 others. It was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in the United States prior to the September 11 attacks.
The main suspect in the bombing was Timothy McVeigh, a former soldier and militia member, who was motivated by anti-government sentiments. He was arrested shortly after the attack and found guilty on 11 counts of murder and conspiracy. He was executed in 2001. His accomplice, Terry Nichols, was also convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter, and is currently serving multiple life sentences in federal prison.
The Oklahoma City Bombing remains one of the most significant events in recent American history and had a profound impact on the country. In response to the attack, the U.S. government enacted anti-terrorism measures, including the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and increased the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The bombing also sparked a national conversation about domestic terrorism and the threat it poses to American citizens. The memorial and museum in Oklahoma City serve as a testament to the lives lost and a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.