Political Assassinations and Attempts in US History: The Lasting Effects of Gun Violence Against American Political Leaders
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1631440705 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Taking the life of a perceived enemy is as old as mankind. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reaganhave been the targets of assassins. But their cases are instructive because of their connection to, and influence on, the political process.No other nation with a population of over 50 million people has witnessed as many political assassinations or attempts. Some of those targeted, such as Joseph Smith, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., were public figures who influenced political issues. Garfield, William McKinley, Harry S. Kennedy, and George Wallacewere shot by assailants. Truman, John F. These violent episodes trigger a series of important questions. Nine American presidentsAndrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, James A. Antiquity is filled with examples of political murders, such as when Julius Caesar was felled by assas
. Michael Martinez is an attorney and author of numerous articles and five books, including The Safety of the Kingdom: Government Responses to Subversive Threats. He lives in Monroe, Georgia. J
Michael Martinez is an attorney and author of numerous articles and five books, including The Safety of the Kingdom: Government Responses to Subversive Threats. He lives in Monroe, Georgia. . About the AuthorJ