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1983 Beirut barracks bombing facts for kids

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The Beirut Barracks Bombing was a terrorist attack that happened on 23 October 1983 during the Lebanese Civil War. Two truck bombs hit buildings housing French and American troops. In total, 299 people were killed. A group called Islamic Jihad Organization claimed responsibility for the attack.

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  • USMC Barracks Lebanon 1983 Photo

    The USMC barracks in Beirut

  • Marine Barracks, Beirut 1982

    The building in 1982

  • Vice President George H.W. Bush Visiting the Site of the Beirut Barracks Bombing

    Marine Gen. P.X. Kelley (left) and Col. Tim Geraghty (right) take Vice President George H. W. Bush on a tour around the site of the Beirut barracks bombing two days after the explosion.

  • MarineBarracksBeirut 23October1983

    Marine Barracks in Beirut after bombing, October 23, 1983

  • Beirut Memorial 1

    Beirut Memorial, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

  • Beirut Peacekeeping Chapel Sign after explosion

    Sign from the "Peacekeeping Chapel" at the Marine Barracks, on display at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center, Fort Jackson.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Atentado contra los cuarteles en Beirut en 1983 para niños

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