Oklahoma City Memorial

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November 13th 2015
Located in middle America between perhaps the two better-known states of Texas and Kansas is Oklahoma. Unless you’re a American and paid some attention during history class, you most likely don’t know a lot about this part of America. The name is derived from the native Choctaw Indians words “okla” and “humma,” meaning “red people.” The territory gained statehood in 1908 and the re ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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8th January 2016

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

See a tornado would be fascinating
I always find it interesting to read about places I know very little about. Sad that all I knew about Oklahoma before was the terrorist attack. Now I know a little more. To once in my life see a genuine tornado would be fascinating/Ake

8th January 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

See a tornado
Storm chaser often capture the power of the tornado. They run toward the danger when the rest of us run away. The funnel clouds are amazing. Growing up in the mid-west I've seen small ones. My mother survived a very strong one in 1973 it was a catastrophic experience. Many around her were left dead.

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