Assassination Attempts on US Presidents: A Sobering Reminder
A Historical Perspective
The office of the President of the United States has witnessed its fair share of tragedy and peril. Since its inception, eight presidents have fallen victim to death while in office - a sobering reminder of the dangers inherent in the position.Assassination Victims
The most infamous assassination in US history remains that of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Other victims include:- James A. Garfield in 1881
- William McKinley in 1901
- John F. Kennedy in 1963
Attempted Assassination Targets
Six additional presidents have been targeted for assassination attempts, including:- Theodore Roosevelt in 1912
- Harry S. Truman in 1950
- Gerald Ford in 1975
- Ronald Reagan in 1981 li>Bill Clinton in 1999
- Barack Obama in 2012
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