The president’s immediate federal mobilization and public condemnation framed the national response to the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history and set priorities for the investigation and victim assistance.
After the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, President Clinton condemned the attack, directed federal law‑enforcement and emergency agencies to assist local authorities, and ordered flags lowered in honor of the victims.
The president’s immediate federal mobilization and public condemnation framed the national response to the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history and set priorities for the investigation and victim assistance.
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A gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House, prompting a security response.
A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House.
The White House was placed on lockdown following reports of gunfire in the vicinity.
FEMA announced preliminary Public Assistance grants and individual aid eligibility for multiple Midwestern states following the President's federal disaster declaration for spring flooding.