TOp 3: Historical Events in Oklahoma
Compared to many states in nation Oklahoma is young state. In spite of Oklahoma being relatively young its residents have had cope with many tragedies. As a result, I want discuss the Top 3: Historical Events in Oklahoma.
1. Murrah Federal Bombing April 19, 1995 – Before 9/11 many Americans were too comfortable with the notion terrorism was something that often happened overseas. The aftermath of acts of terrorism were too often only seen through the portrayal of media in nations that were at war or under the leadership of a dictator.The OKC federal bombing had been one of the first major terrorist attacks in the U.S. since Pearl Harbor. And it all too quickly changed the lives of many Oklahomans. Many Oklahomans today still are affected by the aftermath of this terrorist attack.
Video posted by AssociatedPress at youtube.com
2. May 3 Tornado – When an F5 hit Missouri, many Oklahomans already understood what it was like to go through such a severe storm. Several cities in Oklahoma were devastated including areas close to neighborhood I used to live in. Out of this tragedy came so many stories of survival and a sense of what a community is supposed to be.
Video posted by GualdAnubis at youtube.com
3. 2007 ice storm – This is the first time, I truly understood what life would be like without all the modern gadgets and invention we enjoy today. For, at least two days we were without electricity and heat. There were no working phones. And for those who lived in the country and drew water from wells, many did not have running water due to frozen pipes.
video by briandjin2 at youtube.com
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I considered all of the events you listed. The only reason I didn’t list them is because they are events most Oklahomans know about. The top 3 events above are because those are events I have lived through and have a personal experience with. So maybe it would help if I would have have titled it, the TOP 3: Historical events in Oklahoma I’ve lived through.
I certainly agree with the choice of the Murrah bombing and I could possibly be swayed about the May 3 tornado, but I disagree with the 2007 ice storm. What about the Tulsa Race Riots? the Great Depression? The dust bowl? Statehood? This is just off the top of my head, so I’m sure there are many more events that should’ve been considered. What exactly was your criteria in coming up with this list?