Summary
This episoded explores the history of assassination attempts on American presidents and presidential candidates. It covers various attempts, including those on Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Huey P. Long. The motives behind these attempts range from personal grievances to political ideologies. The conversation also touches on the role of the Secret Service in protecting presidents and the significance of these events in shaping American history. They also touch on the modern-day threats faced by presidents, including the shooting of Donald Trump.
Keywords
assassination attempts, American presidents, history, motives, Secret Service, significance, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, Secret Service