In Miami, Florida, on February 15, 1933, Giuseppe Zangara attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as he addressed a crowd from the back of a car. Zangara, an Italian immigrant, was discontent with the state of the economy and political conditions in the United States, and believed that eliminating Roosevelt would bring about change. As Zangara fired a revolver at Roosevelt, he missed and instead struck several individuals in the crowd, including Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak. Roosevelt, unharmed in the attack, continued to deliver his speech, unaware of the severity of the situation.Cermak was critically wounded and rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery. Despite initial hopes for recovery, Cermak's condition worsened, and he ultimately died from his wounds on March 6, 1933. The attack highlighted the vulnerabilities of political leaders, setting off a wave of discussions about the need for better security measures and impacting Roosevelt’s views on public safety. Zangara was arrested, tried, and subsequently executed in the electric chair within a few weeks of the incident, reflecting the urgency of the response to political violence during the period. His actions and their consequences underscored the tensions present in American society during the Great Depression era and the importance of stable political leadership.