It's a Date - The Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt - October 14th, 1912

VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio

"It takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose!" On October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt and went on to deliver a 50-minute speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. Join us as we explore this remarkable moment in American history, from John Schrank's delusional motivation to Roosevelt's incredible resilience during his unprecedented third-term campaign. Discover how Roosevelt's steel glasses case and 50-page speech literally saved his life, and how he continued bleeding through his shirt while addressing the crowd. Learn about the bizarre ghostly visions that drove Schrank to stalk and shoot the former president, and how Roosevelt's legendary toughness cemented his place in American folklore despite his eventual election loss. read more...

It's a Date - The Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt - October 14th, 1912

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