1974 bombing of the U. S. Capitol Building

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Weather_Underground
gptkbp:aftermath arrests of Weather Underground members
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Detective
several years
use of informants
difficulty in tracking radical groups
some members were never caught
gptkbp:casualties no injuries reported
gptkbp:community_impact reflects 1970s social upheaval
gptkbp:consequences affected public trust in government
no significant legal consequences for perpetrators
gptkbp:constructed_in under renovation
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and literature
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various cultural works
gptkbp:damage minor damage to the building
gptkbp:date March 1, 1971
gptkbp:events remains a controversial topic
gptkbp:fire_department changed law enforcement strategies
gptkbp:government_type increased surveillance of radical groups
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in studies of domestic terrorism
gptkbp:historical_context part of a series of bombings by radical groups
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various historical texts
gptkbp:historical_event often forgotten in mainstream history.
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of political dissent
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1974 bombing of the U. S. Capitol Building
gptkbp:is_a_day_for early morning
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in not widely commemorated
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Students_for_a_Democratic_Society
gptkbp:is_motivated_by protest against U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War
gptkbp:legislation increased anti-terrorism legislation
influenced counter-terrorism policies
gptkbp:length homemade bomb
gptkbp:local_government FBI and Capitol Police
gptkbp:location gptkb:U._S._Capitol_Building
gptkbp:media_appearances often sensationalized
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:movement anti-war movements of the 1970s
gptkbp:next_event increased radical actions in the 1970s
gptkbp:outcome some bombers later became public figures
gptkbp:perpetrator gptkb:Weather_Underground_Organization
leftist radicalism
use of anonymity
gptkbp:political_position tense political climate in the U. S.
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions
gptkbp:public_speaking debate on civil liberties vs. security
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1971_bombing_of_the_U._S._Capitol_Building
other bombings by Weather Underground
gptkbp:responds_to increased security measures
gptkbp:safety_features enhanced public safety measures
raised concerns about public safety
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis subject of numerous academic studies
gptkbp:significance highlighted domestic terrorism issues
gptkbp:targets gptkb:U._S._government
gptkbp:type bombing