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Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 184

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On the morning of April 19, 1995, a truck loaded with explosives pulled up in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. At 9:02 A.M. a massive explosion occurred, shearing the entire north side off the building and killing 168 people, including 19 children. Hundreds of lives were changed forever, and the survivors, family members, coworkers, and rescuers are still grappling with the worst act of internal domestic terrorism in U.S. history. This remarkable book, featuring full-color photographs on nearly every page, documents the story of the bombing, the harrowing rescue efforts, the criminal investigation of the bombing perpetrators, and the ceremonies and memorials that have helped people come to terms with this tragedy. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Legislature and featuring full-color photographs throughout, the Official Record includes the following: A detailed description and diagram of the bombing site; The story of the heroic firefighters, medical professionals, and volunteers who came to assist with the rescue operation and recovery of victims; Moving biographies of every victim; An account of the dedication of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on April 19, 2000; An art essay by Lynn Pauley, who witnessed the recovery and rescue efforts firsthand and who comments on Oklahoma's spirit of kindness and enthusiasm; Powerful photographic images of the victims and rescuers; Transcripts of speeches by such notable leaders as President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, Governor Frank Keating, and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who address the significance of this disaster for our nation's history.