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Dan Snow's History Hit
US Presidents Who Were Almost Assassinated
Jul 16, 2024
Professor Gary Gerstle joins Dan Snow to discuss failed assassination attempts on US Presidents, including Andrew Jackson, Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan. They explore the potential impact on American history and the interplay of contingency and political structures in shaping historical events.
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- Failed assassination attempts on US presidents could have altered historical events significantly.
- Surviving assassination attempts on US presidents shaped the course of history and policy decisions.
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Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
During a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots were fired at former President Donald Trump by a gunman named Thomas Matthew Crooks. The shooter fired rounds from an assault rifle at Trump, grazing his ear. Secret Service agents immediately reacted, covering Trump with their bodies. The shooter was killed by snipers within a minute. The incident reignited discussions about American political violence and historical presidential assassination attempts.
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