Symbionese Liberation Army

The Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) was a small, revolutionary group active in the United States during the 1970s. They aimed to challenge authority and promote radical social change through violent acts, including bombings and kidnapping. Their most notorious event was the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst in 1974, which garnered national attention. The SLA combined elements of left-wing activism and guerrilla tactics, but disbanded after law enforcement efforts intensified following their violent campaigns. Their actions left a mark as an example of domestic terrorism driven by radical political ideologies.