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Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building facts for kids

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Murrah Building - Aerial
Aerial view of Alfred P. Murrah building after bombing

The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was a United States Federal Government complex at 200 N.W. 5th Street in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Murrah building was opened in 1977. It was the target of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995 which damaged the building very badly. It was later imploded and turned into a memorial.

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  • Murrah Building Before Demolition

    Murrah Building during the recovery effort

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    Murrah Building during the cleanup and demolition operation

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Edificio Federal Alfred P. Murrah para niños

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