List of US Presidential assassination attempts over the years

On 13th July 2024, something scary was seen. Donald Trump, one the president, someone shot at him. The bullet hit his ear and the ear started to bleed. The people who were around Trump immediately helped him into a secure car.

Presidents Who Were Killed

1. Abraham Lincoln

Assassinated in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington. The assassination occurred just days after the Civil War ended, shocking the nation.

2. James Garfield

Shot in 1881 at a train station in Washington, dying about 2 months later. His death led to civil service reform and highlighted the need for presidential succession laws.

3. William McKinley

Killed by an anarchist in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. His assassination resulted in Theodore Roosevelt becoming president and ushered in the Progressive Era.

4. John F. Kennedy

Assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas in 1963. His death marked a pivotal moment in US history and led to numerous conspiracy theories.

Presidents Who Were Attacked But Lived

1. Donald Trump

Shot at in 2024, sustaining a minor ear injury. The incident occurred during a campaign rally and sparked discussions about political violence.

2. Ronald Reagan

Shot in 1981 outside a Washington hotel, with a bullet ricocheting into his chest. He famously joked with doctors before surgery, boosting public morale during the crisis.

3. Gerald Ford

Survived two separate attempts on his life in 1975. Both attempts occurred in California, highlighting the need for increased presidential security

4. Theodore Roosevelt

Shot in the chest in 1912 while campaigning in Milwaukee. He famously continued his speech for 90 minutes before seeking medical attention.

Other Important Leaders Who Were Attacked

1. Robert F. Kennedy

He was trying to become president in 1968 when someone shot and killed him at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

2. George C. Wallace

He was the governor of Alabama. In 1972, someone shot him and he couldn’t walk after that.