The Unusual Assassination Attempts

In the summer of 1975, California witnessed two remarkable and alarming assassination attempts against President Gerald Ford within a brief 17-day period. The first attempt was made by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromm, a devotee of Charles Manson, while the second was carried out by Sarah Jean Moore, an unsuspecting middle-aged housewife secretly working for the FBI. These events are notable as they represent the only recorded instances of women attempting to assassinate a sitting U.S. president. This contrast between the motivations and backgrounds of the two women highlights a perplexing chapter in American history, marked by the collision of counterculture and political violence.