2001 Attack
On January 16, 2001, Michael Bowers, a semi-trailer truck driver with a criminal history, drove over a curb, along a short walk-way, and rammed his truck into the southern portico. The truck's fuel tank ignited, killing the driver, and caused US$15 million in damage to the building.
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