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4. Oklahoma City

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In 1995, Timothy McVeigh - a veteran of the Gulf War - carried out the single deadliest act of domestic terrorism in United States history by bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed and a further 684 were injured.

Oklahoma City delves into the history of this atrocious act, the perpetrator's childhood and the far-right political ideals that birthed his plan. With the clarity of the passage of time, the facts and events surrounding the disaster are laid bare in startling detail.

It's a riveting and exhaustive documentary that pulls no punches and resolves to show the full story of the bombing: from the comprehensive planning to the uncensored aftermath. A truly shocking and absolutely essential documentary.

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Christopher is a freelance pop culture writer, podcaster and self-confessed nerd from Scotland. He's also the owner, founder and editor at "The Head Scratcher" and a host of "The Scratch Cast" podcast. Visit www.theheadscratcher.com to find out more.