Waco siege

The Waco siege was a 51-day standoff in 1993 between federal agents and the Branch Davidians, a religious group led by David Koresh. The FBI aimed to arrest Koresh and investigate illegal weapons charges. The situation escalated into a tense siege at their compound in Waco, Texas. After negotiations failed, federal agents launched a final assault, resulting in a fire that killed 76 people, including many children. The event raised debates about law enforcement tactics, religious freedom, and government overreach, making it a significant and controversial moment in American history.