Attempted Assassination: of EX-PRESIDENT Theodore Roosevelt (Cram Edition)

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Attempted Assassination pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

A gripping account of a pivotal moment in American political history: the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt. This volume meticulously details the events surrounding the shocking incident in 1912, when ex-President Roosevelt, running for a third term under the Progressive Party banner, was shot by John Schrank.

Explore the context surrounding this brazen act, which occurred during a heated presidential campaign. Authors Oliver Remey, Henry Cochems, and Wheeler Bloodgood delve into the motivations behind the assassination attempt and its immediate aftermath. "The Attempted Assassination of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt" offers a unique window into a dramatic chapter in the life of a towering figure and a nation grappling with political upheaval. Discover the true crime story behind a pivotal moment that tested the resolve of a nation and solidified Theodore Roosevelt's place in history. A must-read for anyone interested in 20th-century United States history and political biography.