Oklahoma City bombing
The Oklahoma City bombing occurred on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring over 600. It was orchestrated by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, motivated by anti-government sentiments. The tragedy was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, leading to significant changes in security and counterterrorism policies. The attack highlighted the dangers of extremist ideologies and spurred national discussions on domestic terrorism and public safety. McVeigh was convicted and executed in 2001, while Nichols received a life sentence.
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The Oklahoma City Bombing occurred on April 19, 1995, when a truck laden with explosives was detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring over 600. It was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history and was carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, who opposed the federal government. The attack aimed to protest government actions perceived as oppressive. The bombing highlighted issues of extremism and domestic terrorism in America, leading to increased security measures and a national conversation about the motivations behind such violence.