Presidential assassination attempts have been a recurring threat throughout U.S. history. Here are some notable examples ¹:
- *Abraham Lincoln*: Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Lincoln's death led to Vice President Andrew Johnson taking office.
- *James A. Garfield*: Shot by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881, at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station. Garfield died 79 days later due to complications from his injuries.
- *William McKinley*: Assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley's death led to Vice President Theodore Roosevelt taking office.
- *John F. Kennedy*: Assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, during a presidential motorcade. Kennedy's death led to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson taking office.
- *Ronald Reagan*: Shot by John Hinckley Jr. on March 30, 1981, outside the Washington Hilton hotel. Reagan survived the attempt and recovered from his injuries.
- *Theodore Roosevelt*: Shot by John Schrank on October 14, 1912, while campaigning for reelection in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Roosevelt survived the attempt and continued to deliver his speech despite being wounded.
- *Donald Trump*: Shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was grazed by a bullet or bullet fragment and survived the attempt.

Some notable trends and observations:
- *Motivations*: Many assassination attempts have been motivated by political or ideological reasons, while others have been attributed to mental instability or personal grievances.
- *Security measures*: The Secret Service has faced scrutiny for security lapses, particularly in the cases of Reagan and Trump. In response, the agency has implemented enhanced security measures, including increased screening and surveillance.
- *Impact on U.S. politics*: Presidential assassination attempts have significantly impacted U.S. politics, leading to changes in leadership, policy shifts, and renewed debates about security and mental health.
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