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Assassinations that shaped US history

History Extra podcast

CHAPTER

The Impact of Presidential Assassinations on American History

The chapter examines the attempt on President Andrew Jackson's life in 1835 and how it could have altered history. It delves into the global repercussions of assassinations of US presidents such as Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy, discussing conspiracy theories and the motivations behind assassins. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of political violence, drawing parallels to recent events like the 2020 elections and the January 6th insurrection.

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