| Collection |
Oklahoma City National Memorial--Hillmann & Carr |
| Date |
03/21/2000 |
| Description |
This videotape includes an interview with Frank and Cathy Keating, Governor and First Lady at the time of the bombing.
Gov. Keating discusses the events of 04/19/1995, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, feeling the blast in his office 5 miles away, seeing the damage on television, initial report of a utility explosion at the Federal Courthouse, ATF; coordination between law enforcement agencies; Steve Courtride, National Guard; President Clinton; FEMA; determining his role in the investigation of the crime, being visible, maintaining morale; donations and volunteering, hospitality for the rescuers.
Cathy Keating discusses flowers sent to Oklahoma City; prayer service.
Frank Keating discusses solidarity after the bombing, Rebecca Anderson, lack of looting; the news media; Oklahoma Dollar.
Cathy Keating discusses the Memorial Fence; Brenda Edgar, Jim Edgar, teddy bears; Red Cross, Salvation Army; Dan McKinney.
Frank Keating discusses the prayer service; Billy Graham.
Cathy Keating discusses Frank's role, ambiguous nature of the First Lady's role; Debbie Snodgrass; the feeling of loss to the nation; inclusive nature of the Prayer Service; Ernestine Dillard.
Frank Keating discusses the rescue and recovery effort, FBI, faith.
Cathy Keating discusses bonds formed after the bombing; pioneer spirit.
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| Object ID |
3844.181 |
| Object Name |
Cassette, Videotape |
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