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Assassinations and Assassination Attempts

Assassination is the act of murdering a well-known figure by surprise attack.

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Did The Catcher in the Rye inspire the assassination of John Lennon?

Yes, "The Catcher in the Rye" is often cited as having inspired Mark David Chapman, the man who assassinated John Lennon in 1980. Chapman identified with the novel's protagonist, Holden Caulfield, and believed that he was enacting a form of existential justice by killing Lennon, whom he viewed as a "phony." However, while the book influenced Chapman's mindset, it is essential to recognize that the act of violence stemmed from his personal issues rather than the novel itself.

What president has the highest mountain in America named after them and was the seccond president to be assassinated?

Mount McKinley, now officially known as Denali, is named after President William McKinley, who served from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He was the third U.S. president to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln and preceding James A. Garfield. McKinley is often recognized for his role in the Spanish-American War and for advancing the country’s economic policies during a time of industrial growth.

Who else speaks to the plebeians after Caesar is assassinated?

After Julius Caesar is assassinated, Mark Antony addresses the plebeians in his famous funeral oration, attempting to sway public opinion against the conspirators. He skillfully uses rhetoric to evoke emotion and question the motives of Brutus and the other assassins. Additionally, Brutus speaks to the crowd before Antony, justifying the assassination and claiming it was for the good of Rome. Their contrasting speeches highlight the power of persuasion and the volatility of public sentiment.

Why did the Warren Report on the assassination of President Kennedy not end the charges of a conspiracy?

Some people thought the Warren Commission failed to adequately consider some of the evidence. Some people thought the commission was intentionally covering up evidence for various reasons. Some people thought they knew things that the Warren Commission did not even consider or turned up new evidence after the Warren Commission had closed its investigation and made its report. It is even possible that people have fabricated evidence in order to sell a magazine article or write a sensational book and gain attention.

Who was the experienced politician that became President after JFK's assassination?

Lyndon Baines Johnson who had been a member of the US House of Representatives fr 12 years, a US Senator for 12 years, and had experience as the Majority Whip, Senate Minority leader and the Senate Majority leader before becoming the US Vice President.

Who were the survivors of the Bobby Kennedy assassination?

The others who were shot were: Ira Goldstein, 19, a trainee radio reporter was shot in the hip; William Weisel, 30, of ABC News was shot in the abdomen; Democrat activist Elizabeth Evans, 43, was grazed on the forehead by a bullet; Kennedy Volunteer Irwin Stroll, 17, was shot in his left leg; Paul Schrade, a friend of Kennedy and director of the United Auto Workers union, was shot in the head. They all survived. You can read more details about them at the end of an article on the movie Bobby in The Independent. Here's the link: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/assassination-the-night-bobby-kennedy-was-shot-432970.html

Among the people who were there but who were not shot were Kennedy's wife Ethel, busboy Juan Romero who cradled Kennedy's head and gave him a rosary, Kennedy's personal bodyguard Rafer Johnson, professional football player Roosevelt 'Rosey' Grier, former FBI agent Bill Barry and writer George Plimpton.

Became president after Lincolns assassination was impeached in 1868 but not removed?

Andrew Johnson became president after Lincoln's assassination and was impeached in 1868 but was not removed, Johnson was the 17th president.

President Reagan attempted to gain support for the Contras by calling them?

He spoke of them in glowing terms as freedom fighters while the rest of the world was trying to get them all locked up for human rights violations, rape, murder, torture, attrocities, drug dealing and genocide.

Which serving British prime minister survived an assignment assassination attempt?

David Cameron - 2010 - Afghanistan!! telephone comms intercepted between insurgents to fire on the helicopter that was taking Cameron to a British camp! just answered this in a pub quiz :o)

Determinded that assassination of John F. Kennedy was committed by lee Harvey aswald not that of a conspiracy?

Yes, it was. If you would like to know more about what really happened, I suggest you look up JFK Assassination on Wikipedia, but the *best* site on the Net for the real facts, is at the link I am posting below.

Where is the Irvington Public Library Guiteau Foundation in Irvington located?

The address of the Irvington Public Library Guiteau Foundation is: 12 South Astor Street, Irvington, 10533 1720

Effects of Abraham Lincoln's assassination on American citizens?

American Citizens were very upset and in shock of what just happend. Abraham Lincoln was the very first president to be assassinated and the American people have never been through this before. He was a very respected president because he led them through the Civil War and changed slavery.

Who was zaptruder in relation to the John F. Kennedy assassination?

Abraham Zapruder recorded the "Zapruder Film" - the most well-known video of the JFK Assassination. He wasn't the only one who happened to be recording the scene in a day when there were no portable cameras, but other films recorded have never been released.