Mystery AtlasWaco Siege
A 51-day 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, that the FBI took over after an ATF raid went wrong, ending in a fire that killed 76 people; widely credited with fuelling the 1990s militia movement.
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Events
Waco Siege is frequently compared to Ruby Ridge Standoff — Occurred within a year of each other and are jointly credited by researchers with catalysing the 1990s US militia movement.
Organisations & Programmes
Waco Siege was operated by Federal Bureau of Investigation — The ATF's initial 28 February 1993 raid went wrong; the FBI led the 51-day siege that followed.
Concepts & Beliefs
Waco Siege influenced US Militia Movement.