History Extra podcast

Assassinations that shaped US history

Jul 23, 2024
Guest
Adam Smith
Historian Adam Smith discusses past US presidential assassination attempts, their impact on the nation, and parallels to recent events. Topics include the historical roots of American political violence, conspiracy theories surrounding assassinations, and the implications on presidential security and public interactions.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Historical Roots of American Political Violence
03:15 • 3min
3
Analysis of the American political system and its inherent challenges
06:04 • 2min
4
The Impact of Presidential Assassinations on American History
08:21 • 12min
5
Analysis of Presidential Assassination Attempts and Their Impact
20:41 • 3min
6
Impact of Political Violence on Presidential Security and Public Interactions
24:06 • 6min