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Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Prepares to Welcome its Two Millionth Visitor This Month
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Ann Clark, Edelman
212.704.8296 or 646.263.7552
ann.clark@edelman.com
Natalie Alhonte Braga, Edelman
212.704.8111 or 646.232.0080
natalie.braga@edelman.com
Over the past ten years, the institution has educated millions with its story of hope and renewal
WHAT: The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is proud to announce it will reach an important milestone in June, the celebration of its two millionth visitor. This special visitor will receive a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour of the Museum from Museum staff as well as a family member, survivor and rescue worker.
The Museum has welcomed individuals from all 50 U.S. states and several dozen foreign countries. Notable guests include President Bill Clinton, President and Mrs. George W. Bush, Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and John Roberts, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, television anchors Ann Curry and Brian Williams, and team members from the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.
For a full timeline of notable events and milestones at the Museum, please visit: http://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/timeline.
WHY: Oklahoma City museums typically average between 100,000 and 150,000 visitors each year. An impressive 200,000 visitors from around the world visit the Museum each year—last year alone, the Museum welcomed visitors from 95 countries.
WHEN: Current projections show that this will occur between June 16 and 20, 2011. Media will be notified the day of the event.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail ann.clark@edelman.com or natalie.braga@edelman.com.
About the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected. For more information, visit http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.
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