Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss the meeting between John Schrenk and Teddy Roosevelt. Topics include Schrenk's tragic story, a demotion and lawsuit, the chaotic presidential campaign, Schrenk's journey to assassinate Roosevelt, humorous incidents during Roosevelt's campaigning, and the assassination attempt on Roosevelt and its aftermath.
Teddy Roosevelt's determination and resilience in continuing his campaign despite being shot creates shock and admiration among the crowd.
The attempted assassination of Teddy Roosevelt by John Schrenk creates chaos at the campaign event and turns Teddy into a national hero.
John Schrenk fails to carry out the assassination multiple times before shooting Teddy, leading to his arrest and commitment to a mental institution.
Deep dives
Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt
John, a disturbed individual, attempts to assassinate Teddy Roosevelt during his campaign tour. He misses, but Teddy continues with his speeches despite being wounded. The crowd is shocked and amazed by Teddy's resilience.
The Determination of Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt refuses to let his gunshot wound stop him from delivering his scheduled speech. He shows the crowd his bloodied vest and declares that it takes more than being shot to kill a bull moose. The audience reacts with a combination of shock, disbelief, and admiration.
Chaos and Resilience at the Campaign Event
The attempted assassination of Teddy Roosevelt creates chaos and confusion at the campaign event. The doctors advise Teddy not to make the speech, but he insists on addressing the audience. Despite his injury, Teddy shows immense determination and resilience in carrying on with the event.
Teddy Roosevelt survives an assassination attempt during his campaign tour
During Teddy Roosevelt's campaign tour, he is shot by an assassin named John. However, despite being shot in the chest, Teddy survives the attempt and continues to give a 90-minute speech before seeking medical attention. The incident becomes a major news story, and Teddy becomes a national hero. John, the would-be assassin, is arrested and claims that McKinley, a previous president, instructed him to kill Teddy. The trial does not take place as John is deemed mentally unstable and is committed to a mental institution.
John's failed attempts to assassinate Teddy Roosevelt
John's plan to assassinate Teddy Roosevelt takes him to different cities during Teddy's campaign tour. However, due to his poor planning and timing, John fails to carry out the assassination in multiple locations. Teddy continues his tour, eventually getting shot in Milwaukee, but surviving the attempt. In the aftermath, John expresses disappointment that Teddy did not die and later expresses anger when FDR wins a third term. John spends the rest of his life in a mental institution and passes away years later.
