The Branch Davidians were a religous group that was an offshoot of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Led by David Koresh, the Davidians lived and worshipped at Mount Carmel, a ranch located near Waco, Texas. On February 28, 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) raided Mount Carmel, supposedly to serve Koresh a warrant. Four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians were killed in the raid. The FBI then took over and began a 51-day siege of Mount Carmel which culminated on April 19, 1993 when the church was burned to the ground. 80 Branch Davidians were killed.

Watch the following videos as many times as necessary in the coming weeks, so your heart will be in the right place on April 19, the anniversary of the Waco Massacre. Lest we forget.

Waco, The Big Lie

Waco: The Rules of Engagement