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Assassinations that shaped US history

History Extra podcast

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Analysis of Presidential Assassination Attempts and Their Impact

The chapter delves into the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan, detailing his recovery process and how he utilized the incident for political advantage. It also explores the impact of assassination attempts on presidents' popularity, motivations, and terms in office, using Reagan and George Wallace as case studies.

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