TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Disaster Aid Agencies
The following organizations are accepting donations for victims of the Oklahoma City bombing:
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013.
B’nai B’rith Disaster Relief Fund, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW. Washington, D.C. 20036.
Feed the Children: (800) 741-1441
Salvation Army: Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK. 73157.
Cash donations may be mailed to BankIV, Box 1255, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
President Clinton directed that the American flag be lowered to half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in a sign of respect for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing. In a White House proclamation, Clinton called the bombing “an appalling act of cowardice.” As he spoke, flags about the White House flew at half-staff.
Flags are to remain lowered through Monday. Aside from public buildings and grounds, the order covers all U.S. military installations and ships at sea and U.S. embassies, legations and consular offices around the world.
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