Introduction:

In the sweltering heat of April 1993, a catastrophe unfolded in the rural outskirts of Waco, Texas, forever etching a dark chapter in American history. A religious compound known as the Mount Carmel Center became the epicenter of a 51-day standoff between federal law enforcement agencies and a heavily armed religious sect known as the Branch Davidians. Led by their enigmatic leader, David Koresh, the events that transpired during what came to be known as the Waco Siege would captivate the nation and leave a lasting impact on the perceptions of both religious freedom and government intervention.

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