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 The Oklahoma City National Memorial stands as a powerful tribute to the 168 lives lost, the countless injured, and the resilient spirit of a community forever changed by the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. Located on the former site of the building, the memorial blends solemn reflection with symbolic elements, including 168 empty chairs—each representing a victim—arranged according to age and location at the time of the blast, with smaller chairs for the 19 children who perished. A reflecting pool marks the moment the bomb detonated, while the "Gates of Time" frame the entrance, inscribed with "9:01" and "9:03" to honor the moments before and after the explosion. The Survivor Tree, an American elm that withstood the blast, stands as a living emblem of strength and renewal. More than just a memorial, it serves as a place of education and healing, preserving the memory of the tragedy while fostering hope, unity, and the enduring message: "We come together to remember, to honor, to heal, to learn, and to ensure that such violence is never repeated."

 oklahoma city national memorial - oklahoma city national memorial stock pictures, royalty-free photos & imagesStatue entitled "And Jesus Wept" stands vigil at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The memorial encompasses the site of the Alfred P. Murrah...The Oklahoma City National Memorial building is seen before the memorial service as Oklahoma City marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist bombing...Erinnerungsstätte "Oklahoma National Memorial" , "Field of Empty Chairs" mit 168 leeren Gläsernen Stühlen , Oklahoma City, Staat Oklahoma, Great...

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