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Oklahoma
City National Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all
who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. The outdoor Symbolic Memorial,
which consists of the following segments on 3.3 acres, can be visited:
The Gates of Time: Monumental twin gates frame the moment of destruction
- 9:02 - and mark the formal entrances to the Memorial.
Reflecting Pool: Gently
flowing water soothing wounds with calming sounds and providing a peaceful
setting for quiet thoughts.
Children's Area: A
wall of hand-painted tiles painted by children sent to Oklahoma City in
1995 and a series of chalkboards creates an opportunity for children to
share their feelings.
Rescuers' Orchard:
A grove of fruit and flowering trees surrounds and protects the Survivor's
Tree.
The "Survivor
Tree:" A 70 year old American Elm bears witness to the violence of
April 19 and now stands as a profound symbol of human resilience.
The Memorial Fence:
Originally installed to protect the sacred site, the Memorial Fence continues
to display items left by visitors, which are dedicated to all involved.
The National Memorial
Center and the Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism are the other
two components. The Memorial Center is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00
a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.. The Museum Center is
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.
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| Communities
Surrounding Oklahoma City National Memorial | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Oklahoma City, OK (3 min.
) Pop. 506,132 Spencer, OK (14 min.
) Pop. 3,746 Wheatland, OK (15 min.
) Bethany, OK (15 min.
) Pop. 20,307 Yukon, OK (17 min.
) Pop. 21,043 Edmond, OK (17 min.
) Pop. 68,315 Nicoma Park, OK (18 min.
) Pop. 2,415 Newcastle, OK (20 min.
) Pop. 5,434
| Mustang, OK (20 min.
) Pop. 13,156 Choctaw, OK (22 min.
) Pop. 9,377 Arcadia, OK (24 min.
) Pop. 279 Jones, OK (24 min.
) Pop. 2,517 Norman, OK (25 min.
) Pop. 95,694 Piedmont, OK (26 min.
) Pop. 3,650 Harrah, OK (30 min.
) Pop. 4,719
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