Chaos and Calm: The Zangara Assassination Attempt

This chapter explores the tumultuous atmosphere surrounding Giuseppe Zangara's assassination attempt on FDR, featuring conflicting eyewitness accounts and the ensuing chaos. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights Roosevelt's composed reaction amidst the terror, the gravity of the incident, and the bizarrely humorous moments from the emergency room response. The chapter raises questions about memory reliability and reflects on the broader implications of the event in American history.