Assassinations and Attempts Targeting US Presidents and Candidates

Sunday, 14 July 2024, 03:54

Explore the history of political violence in the US with targeted attacks on presidents, former presidents, and presidential candidates. Delve into significant instances of assassinations and attempted assassinations, shedding light on the concerning trend of political violence. Learn about past incidents and their impact on the nation's leadership.
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Assassinations and Attempts Targeting US Presidents and Candidates

Overview

Before Saturday's apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents, and major party presidential candidates.

Assassinations

  • Four US presidents were assassinated in history.
  • Others were targeted

Attempts

  1. Presidential candidates have also faced assassination attempts.

Concerning Trend

These incidents highlight the alarming trend of political violence in American history.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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