Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America

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Governor Frank Keating and First Lady Cathy Keating lead first responders, police officers and rescue teams in a minute's silence at the site of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Danny Atchley)

Governor Frank Keating and First Lady Cathy Keating lead first responders, police officers and rescue teams in a minute's silence at the site of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Danny Atchley) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_14.jpg

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The remains of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building are imploded on May 23, 1995. (National Geographic)

The remains of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building are imploded on May 23, 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_24.jpg

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The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building is seen in aerial view after it was imploded on May 23, 1995. (National Geographic)

The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building is seen in aerial view after it was imploded on May 23, 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_25.jpg

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District Fire Chief Mike Shannon gives a press update from inside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in April 1995. (National Geographic)

District Fire Chief Mike Shannon gives a press update from inside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in April 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_19.jpg

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District Fire Chief Mike Shannon confers with a colleague at the site of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Danny Atchley)

District Fire Chief Mike Shannon confers with a colleague at the site of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Danny Atchley) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_15.jpg

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Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_01.jpg

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President Bill Clinton gives remarks at a memorial service held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Okla. for the victims of the truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. (Sharon Farmer/William J. Clinton Presidential Library)

President Bill Clinton gives remarks at a memorial service held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Okla. for the victims of the truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. (Sharon Farmer/William J. Clinton Presidential Library) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_17.jpg

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Jon Hersley is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Hersley was responsible for managing the FBI’s case against Timothy McVeigh and participated at counsel table during his federal court trial. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Jon Hersley is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Hersley was responsible for managing the FBI’s case against Timothy McVeigh and participated at counsel table during his federal court trial. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_03.jpg

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Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic)

Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_27.jpg

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A rear view of members of the Oklahoma City Fire-Rescue team arriving at the Fairgrounds Arena for the National Memorial Service, April 23, 1995. (National Geographic)

A rear view of members of the Oklahoma City Fire-Rescue team arriving at the Fairgrounds Arena for the National Memorial Service, April 23, 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_26.jpg

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Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Bud Welch is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Welch lost his 23-year-old daughter, Julie Welch, in the bombing. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_02.jpg

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President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meet with the heads of the search and rescue teams for a briefing held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds arena on the day of the memorial service for the victims of the truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Chief Gary Marrs from the Oklahoma City Fire and Rescue department stands between the President and First Lady and points to an area on an enlarged photo of the building remains at the bombing site. (Ralph Alswang/William J. Clinton Presidential Library)

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meet with the heads of the search and rescue teams for a briefing held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds arena on the day of the memorial service for the victims of the truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Chief Gary Marrs from the Oklahoma City Fire and Rescue department stands between the President and First Lady and points to an area on an enlarged photo of the building remains at the bombing site. (Ralph Alswang/William J. Clinton Presidential Library) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_16.jpg

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Floral tributes and graffiti commemorate the 19 children who were killed in the Oklahoma City Bombing, at the base of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in April 1995 in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Courtesy The Stephen Jones Oklahoma City Bombing Archive, Dolph Briscoe Center, at the University of Texas)

Floral tributes and graffiti commemorate the 19 children who were killed in the Oklahoma City Bombing, at the base of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in April 1995 in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Courtesy The Stephen Jones Oklahoma City Bombing Archive, Dolph Briscoe Center, at the University of Texas) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_12.jpg

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Stephen Jones is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney defending Timothy McVeigh. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Stephen Jones is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney defending Timothy McVeigh. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_06.jpg

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Large crowds of people arrive at the Fairgrounds Arena, in Oklahoma City, Okla. for a service in memory of the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, April 23, 1995. (National Geographic)

Large crowds of people arrive at the Fairgrounds Arena, in Oklahoma City, Okla. for a service in memory of the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, April 23, 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_22.jpg

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Timothy McVeigh is pictured sitting on the bonnet of his car while he was selling anti-government bumper stickers at Mount Carmel Waco, during the ATF/FBI standoff with the Branch Davidians in April,1993. (Michelle Rauch/Courtesy FBI Multimedia)

Timothy McVeigh is pictured sitting on the bonnet of his car while he was selling anti-government bumper stickers at Mount Carmel Waco, during the ATF/FBI standoff with the Branch Davidians in April,1993. (Michelle Rauch/Courtesy FBI Multimedia) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_13.jpg

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Stephen Jones is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney defending Timothy McVeigh. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Stephen Jones is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney defending Timothy McVeigh. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_05.jpg

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Defense attorney Stephen Jones holds a newspaper outside of the U.S. Courthouse in Denver, Colo. on June 13, 1997, after the jury sentenced Timothy McVeigh to death for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. (Susan Sterner/The Associated Press)

Defense attorney Stephen Jones holds a newspaper outside of the U.S. Courthouse in Denver, Colo. on June 13, 1997, after the jury sentenced Timothy McVeigh to death for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. (Susan Sterner/The Associated Press) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_11.jpg

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Timothy McVeigh arrives at Tinker Air Force Base under heavy guard on April 21, 1995. (National Geographic)

Timothy McVeigh arrives at Tinker Air Force Base under heavy guard on April 21, 1995. (National Geographic) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_UHD_20.jpg

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Stephen Jones is pictured in during an interview for National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney for Timothy McVeigh's legal defense. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Stephen Jones is pictured in during an interview for National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Jones was the lead attorney for Timothy McVeigh's legal defense. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_10.jpg

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Jon Hersley is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Hersley was responsible for managing the FBI’s case against Timothy McVeigh and participated at counsel table during his federal court trial. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener)

Jon Hersley is pictured in close-up portrait during the production of National Geographic's Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America. Hersley was responsible for managing the FBI’s case against Timothy McVeigh and participated at counsel table during his federal court trial. On April 19, 1995, America experienced the deadliest domestic terror attack in its history. Thirty years later, this series tells the story of that day told only by those who lived through it – the people of Oklahoma. (National Geographic/Brandon Widener) Episode: #103 "Justice" Air Date 04/02/2025 103_Justice_OklahomaCityBombing-OneDayinAmerica_04.jpg

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