On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh ignited a truck bomb outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, including 19 children. #AnAmericanBombingHBO: The Road to April 19th explores the surge in anti-government ideals and political violence in the 1980s, leading to the Oklahoma City bombing and continuing today. It was an honor to executive produce this insightful and extremely important film that’s available to stream on Max beginning April 16. HBO HBO Docume

From the soft glow of the Chairs to the illuminated branches of the Survivor Tree, the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is transformed under the night sky. Visit our website to learn more about the elements of the Memorial: MemorialMuseum.com | Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Standing tall in the middle of downtown OKC, the Survivor Tree is a strong reminder that even in our darkest hours, hope will always prevail. Plan your visit and walk the grounds of the Memorial, then head inside the Museum to learn the full story: MemorialMuseum.com | Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Each of the 168 empty chairs at the Oklahoma City National Memorial stands as a deeply personal tribute — a loved one missing from the dinner table, the dugout at a Little League game, the church pews, the classroom. Each chair symbolizes someone killed on April 19, 1995. Behind the stillness and simplicity of the Field of Empty Chairs lies a story of intentional design and craftsmanship. In this week's edition of 30 Stories of Light, learn from the designers and the craftsman who created these