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Record 69/344
Copyright 2007 Oklahoma City National Memorial
Collection Oklahoma City National Memorial--Hillmann & Carr
Date 1999
Description This tape contains a collection of television programs dealing with the bombing. The contents are listed below.

Montage of images from the bombing, downtown Oklahoma City, view of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building before and after the bombing. Still images illustrating the explosion. Stills of the affected area. Stills of people in the streets after the bombing, rescue and recovery work, cards and posters, memorial services, sketch of John Doe No. 1, sketch of John No. 2, Ryder truck information, photo of McVeigh, implosion, badges of rescue crews.

Court TV segment "Your Turn" with Carol Randolph. Story on the bombing, national reaction to the bombing, reaction of adolescents. Discussion with Jon Hansen, Micah Mayes (high school senior), Jonathan Thomas (high school senior), Cari Smith (daughter of bombing survivor), Kirk Humphreys. Deals with personal reactions and memories, positive and negative aspects of the bombing, safety. Video of Gov. Frank Keating, flag from the building, artifacts sent to offer support. Group discussion, importance of support for volunteers and rescue workers, life-changing nature of the event; Guy Sconzo (OKC School Asst. Superintendent); notes from out of state, spiritual impact, safety concerns; cards and letters, signs, emotional support from children. History of the trials. Bob Macy, Vanessa Feisal (high school student), Tracy Ashcraft (high school student), Alex Yaffe (high school student), discuss retrying Terry Nichols in Oklahoma, audience reaction. Plans for Memorial construction. Panel discussion with Polly Nichols, Clint Seidl, Shawntel Smith, Josh Capps (high school student), Devin Hefner (high school student); Memorial construction, healing, 168 Pennies Campaign, DECCA clubs (marketing students). Final comments from Guy Sconzo, Bob Macy, Jon Hansen.

Navy Marine Corps News. Corporal Christianna Hulsey and Chief Petty Officer Herb Josey anchor. Story on the bombing in Oklahoma City. Capt. Matthew Cooper, survivor from the Murrah Building; Sgt. Tad Snidecor, survivor from the Murrah Building; GYSGT Paul Cooper, survivor from the Murrah Building; Marine readiness; HM1 Mike Schatz, rescuer; Lt. Commander James Radike; Lt. Mike Ulissey; blood drive on U.S.S. Oklahoma City; ETC(SS) John Thomas; EM2(ss) Jeffery Houpt; Cdr Rich Sneed; donation of goods; "Focus on the Fleet," KFOR TV News 4 story on donations from crew and families of the U.S.S. Oklahoma City, Laura Giese, Ron Norick.

NBC 6, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale. Timmy Geurin, Keela Harris. Story about children survivors.

ABC News. ABC Nightline story on the bombing, the investigation. "Cowardice and Evil: The Bombing in Oklahoma." Reactions from individuals around the country. Peter Jennings. Middle-Eastern Conspiracy theories; live shots of the Murrah Building; Sen. James Inhoff; Jon Hansen; rescue and recovery effort; report on the bombing; Gary Glover (witness); rescue and recovery work; the investigation; the death penalty; Larry Johnson; OKC press conference; Gov. Frank Keating; church service; John Griffith (EMT); rescue of Amy Petty; conditions inside the building. Update on fatalities and injuries, animation; Amy Petty; Chris Ronay (FBI Explosives unit, investigated WTC bombing); Morris Busby (former Ambassador to Columbia); terrorism in Beruit, Bogota, Buenos Aires; nature of terrorism; balancing protection against civil liberties. Rescue and recovery work, darkness, rain, those still trapped inside.

News Hour. Story on Herington, Kansas, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols; reactions from locals; reactions to Herington from outside.

Dateline Herington. Producer: Dave Kendall. KTWU/Topeka, KS. Explores the connection between Herington, Kansas, and the bombing in Oklahoma City.

ABC News. Nightline, May 2, 1995. Story about John Doe Number 2, James Nichols. Arrest of Gary Land and Robert Jacks, search for John Doe Number 2; James Nichols, audio recordings; coincidences, investigation, Aryan Nation; FBI investigation, Terry Nichols, Jennifer McVeigh, James Nichols.

Oklahoma State History Program. Discusses Oklahoma history beginning with the land run, through development, World War II, urban renewal, nominations for the National Historic Registry, impact of the bombing upon historic preservation, ability of Oklahomans to respond to disaster. Information from Bob Blackburn, Rodger Harris, Kenny Walker (Walker Stamp and Seal), Tiana Douglas (OKC Urban Renewal Authority/2nd Century), Garner Stall (Planning Director, Oklahoma City). Copyright 1995, National Building Museum.

Program on the Oklahoma City bombing, "Aftermath." Discusses the impact on individual lives, community efforts, economic impact, MAPS Project, setting area aside for a memorial. Jackie Jones (Arts Council of Oklahoma City), Kirke Kickingbird (OCU Native American Law Center), Barbara Warner (Oklahoma Indian Affairs Comm), Delores Hale (Hale Photo), Nathan Hart (Native American Assets Advisor), Hal McKnight (Wheeler Dealer Bicycles), Garner Stall (Planning Director, Oklahoma City), Nancy McNayr (RGDC Architects-Engineers-Planners), Kenny Walker (Walker Stamp & Seal), Ronald Norick (Mayor of Oklahoma City), Tiana Douglas (OKC Urban Renewal Authority/2nd Century), Hawthorne Faison (OKC Public Schools), Willa Johnson (City Councilwoman, Vice Mayor).

Montage of stills from the aftermath of the bombing.
Object ID 3844.406
Object Name Cassette, Videotape
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