The dust had begun to settle in Woodbine and a new owner had taken over at the former Thiokol site. But the infamous day still lingered in the minds of survivors and victims as the legal battle began.

Thiokol and the U.S. government were pointing fingers at one another, but the former was protected by Georgia law. So the victims' families and the survivors went after the only one left: the federal government.

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Other media in this episode, including songs, newscasts and speeches were used for educational purposes.

Executive producers: Anne and Pat Longstreth, Nancy Guan, Zach Dennis

Host: Nancy Guan

Music: Andrew Sovine

Special thanks to Jannie Everette with the Thiokol Memorial Project