Do you know American President Gerald Ford was attacked with gun two times , by two separate women in a gap of two weeks
The history of the Presidents of the United States reflects not only the growth of a nation but also the challenges faced by its leaders. Among the most tragic events in this history are the assassinations of four presidents—Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy.
Four US Presidents survived the assassination attempt – Theodore Rosevelt , Garold Ford , Ronald Regan and Donald Trump survived the killer bullets.
These incidents occurred at different times and under different circumstances, yet each left a deep impact on USA. From the aftermath of the American Civil War to the tensions of the Cold War era, the assassinations were shaped by political conflict, social change, and, in some cases, personal motives.
US presidents killed by the Attacker ( Assassinated ) –
Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th Presidents of USA and was assassinated at the age of 56 years. One can see his photo on $% US notes
- Year – 1865
- Killed by whom – John Wilkes Boot , was a actor
- Where – Fords Theatre , Washington DC
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Booth was a well-known actor and a supporter of the Confederate cause. He shot Lincoln on April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theatre. Lincoln died the next day from his injuries. Lincoln’s assassination was not random—it was driven by deep political division, racism, and the aftermath of war. Booth was later tracked down and killed by Union soldiers while trying to escape.
James A Garifield who was the 20th Presidents of USA and was assassinated at the age of 49 years.
- Year – 1881
- Killed by whom – Charles J. Guiteau , was a failed lawyer and preacher
- Where – at a train station , Washington DC
James A. Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau. Guiteau shot Garfield on July 2, 1881, at a train station in Washington, D.C. Garfield did not die immediately—he passed away weeks later from his injuries. Guiteau was later captured, tried, and executed for the crime.
Unlike some other assassinations, Garfield’s killing was not driven by a major ideological movement, but by one unstable individual with personal grievances. Guiteau believed he deserved a diplomatic position for supporting Garfield’s election. When he was denied, he became bitter and blamed Garfield personally and shot him dead.
William Mcklay
William Mcklay who was the 25th Presidents of USA and was assassinated at the age of 58 years.
- Year – 1901
- Killed by whom – Leon Czolgosz , was a unemployed factory worker
- Where – at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York
William McKinley was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. He was shot on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley died eight days later from his wounds. Czolgosz was influenced by anarchism, an ideology that opposed governments and authority. He believed political leaders like McKinley were oppressive. He felt the government favoured the rich and powerful, and that ordinary workers were suffering. Czolgosz was captured immediately and later executed for the assassination.
John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy who was the 35th Presidents of USA and was assassinated at the age of 46 years.
- Year – 1963
- Killed by whom – Lee Harvey Oswald , was a trained Radar operator but defected to USSR
- Where – in open-top motorcade Dallas – Texas
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, but the exact motive is still debated, few claims CIA was behind his murder.
He was shot in Dallas. The official investigation (the Warren Commission) concluded that
Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Oswald had pro-communist views and had previously lived in the Soviet Union. He may have opposed U.S. policies during the Cold War. He struggled in life and may have wanted to gain attention or make a dramatic impact. Unlike some other assassinations, there was no single clear reason—his motives appear to be a mix of ideology and personal issues.
Kennedy’s assassination remains one of the most studied and controversial events in modern history, with motives that are not fully certain even today. Oswald was arrested but killed before he could stand trial. Because of this, and some unanswered questions, many people still debate whether he acted alone.
American Presidents survived the Assassination attempts –
Theodore Rosevelt
Theodore Rosevelt who was the 26th Presidents of USA on whom assassination was made in 1912 .
- Year – 1912
- Who tried to kill him – John Flammang Schrank, was a real estate owner
- Where – while campaigning in Milwaukee
An assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt happened in 1912, and it was driven mostly by personal instability and delusion, not a clear political movement . The bullet was slowed by a folded speech and glasses case in his pocket, so he survived—and even continued his speech before getting medical care. Roosevelt was running again after already serving as president, which Schrank thought was wrong and dangerous for democracy. Doctors later found killer Schrank mentally ill, and he spent the rest of his life in an institution.
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford who was the 38th Presidents of USA on whom assassination attempt was made in 1975 two times in the same month but by two different women .
- Year – 1975 . Two attempts were made both by woman . Both attacks happened within 17 days of each other. Ford was never injured.
First attempt (September 5, 1975 – Sacramento)
- Attacker: Ms Lynette Fromme
- She pointed a handgun at Ford during a public appearance. The gun did not fire, and Secret Service agents quickly restrained her.
- Where – At public appearance Sacramento. She pointed a handgun at Ford during a public appearance.
She wanted to draw attention to environmental issues, especially pollution and its impact on nature. Her actions were also influenced by her loyalty to Manson and her unstable ideological beliefs.
Second attempt (September 22, 1975 – San Francisco)
- Attacker: Sara Jane Moore
- She fired a shot at Ford from a crowd.
- The shot missed because a bystander deflected her arm at the last moment.
She was politically radicalized and dissatisfied with the U.S. government. She later said she wanted to spark a “revolution” by assassinating the president.
Why Garold Ford was targeted –
The mid-1970s in the U.S. were politically tense, following events like the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. Ford had also controversially pardoned Richard Nixon, which angered many people. Both attackers were acting more from personal ideology and instability than from any organized conspiracy.
Roland Regan who was the 40th Presidents of USA on whom assassination attempt was made in 1981 .
- Year – 1981
- Who tried to kill him – John Hinckley Jr . He is a Musician & song writer
- Where – Outside Hotel in Washington DC
- Reagan was seriously wounded but survived after surgery.
Hinckley was obsessed with actress Jodie Foster after watching the movie Taxi Driver. In the film, a character attempts to assassinate a politician to impress a woman. Hinckley tried to copy this idea. He believed that attacking the president would make him famous and win Foster’s attention.
George W Bush Jr ( Double Shoe attack )
George W bush who was the 43rd Presidents of USA on whom Shoes were thrown in the press conference in Baghdad in 2008. Bush was not hurt but was stunned after receiving two flying shoes when he was speaking to the press .
- Year – 2008
- Who threw shoes on him – Muntadhar al-Zaidi . He is a Iraqi Journalist .
- Where – at PM Palace in Baghdad Iraq
An Iraqi journalist named Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw both of his shoes at Bush while shouting in Arabic, calling him a “dog” and protesting the Iraq War. In Iraqi culture, throwing a shoe is considered a strong insult.
Bush reacted quickly and dodged both shoes, even making a light remark afterward. Al-Zaidi was immediately arrested by security personnel. He was later sentenced to prison, though his sentence was reduced, and he was released after several months.
Monument of Shoe attack
As a remembrance to this shoe attack on Bush , a “Golden Shoe” sculpture (often referred to as a bronze-colored or copper-coated shoe monument) was a 3.5-meter tall monument erected in Tikrit, Iraq, in January 2009. It was created to honor the Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi, who threw his shoes at former U.S. President George W. Bush !!
Donald Trump ( had three assassination attempts)
Donald Trump who is the 45th & 47th working Presidents of USA . Three assassination attempts have been made on him.
First attempt – July 2024 (Pennsylvania rally):
On July 13, 2024, during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop while Trump was speaking . Donald Trump was shot and injured in the ear during a campaign rally while addressing the supporters.
- Trump was injured in the ear by a bullet (or bullet fragment) but survived. One rally attendee was killed, and others were injured.
- The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by law enforcement at the scene.
The attack drew intense global attention and raised major concerns about political violence and security at public events. The United States Secret Service and other agencies conducted investigations into how the shooter was able to get into position at the rooftop of a near by building and fired with a sophisticated gun from a distance of 450 feet.
- Date: September 15, 2024
- Location: Trump International Golf Club . Trump was playing golf when the threat was detected.
A man named Ryan Wesley Routh hid in bushes outside the golf course perimeter with a rifle. He had reportedly been waiting there for many hours (around 12 hours). A United States Secret Service agent spotted the rifle barrel sticking through a fence. The agent immediately fired at the suspect, preventing any shots being fired at Trump. The attacker fled in a vehicle but was later captured by police. Trump was quickly escorted to safety and was unharmed.
Authorities treated it as an attempted assassination. But the attacker was nowhere close to Trump and never fired any shot !!. The attacker was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Third attempt 2026 – 25th April 2026 attempted attack at Dinner function:
Another man attempted to attack him on 26th April 2026 while he was golfing, but the attempt failed.
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Event: White House Correspondents’ Dinner
- Location: Washington, D.C.
A man named Cole Tomas Allen allegedly brought multiple weapons (shotgun, pistol, knives) to the event. He opened fire near a security checkpoint before reaching the main dinner hall. A security officer was hit but saved by a bulletproof vest.
Trump and other officials were immediately evacuated by the Secret Service. He was not injured.
The suspect was overpowered and arrested at the scene. He has been charged with attempted assassination and could face life in prison.
Some of the media reports said that this attack at dinner function was staged , for Trump to get the sympathy on his failed Iran war.
In the line of fire – Surviving Bullets
These incidents of life threat to President of USA have occurred at different times and under different circumstances, yet each left a deep impact. From the aftermath of the American Civil War to the tensions of the Cold War era, the assassinations were shaped by political conflict, social change, and, in some cases, personal motives.
The U.S. president is one of the most visible political figures in the world, which makes the President a symbolic target. That visibility can attract individuals who want attention or believe they’re making a dramatic statement. Assassination attempts on U.S. presidents are extremely rare events carried out by a tiny number of individuals, and they don’t reflect the behaviour or temperament of the broader population of USA.
