The U.S. response was a major component of the international relief effort, demonstrating U.S. humanitarian diplomacy and support for a NATO ally during one of Turkey's deadliest earthquakes.
President Clinton offered condolences and ordered U.S. humanitarian and search-and-rescue assistance following the 7.6-magnitude İzmit earthquake that struck northwestern Turkey on August 17, 1999.
The U.S. response was a major component of the international relief effort, demonstrating U.S. humanitarian diplomacy and support for a NATO ally during one of Turkey's deadliest earthquakes.
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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.