Historical Events tagged with "sara jane moore"

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Crime & Law

Sara Jane Moore sentenced for attempted assassination

January 15th, 1976 49 years ago

Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for her attempted assassination of President Gerald Ford in 1975. During a public event in San Francisco, Moore fired a revolver at Ford but missed. Her motives were largely rooted in political and personal beliefs. The swift arrest and trial drew significant media attention and sparked discussions about political violence in America.

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Politics & Government

Sara Jane Moore Attempts to Assassinate Gerald Ford

September 22nd, 1975 49 years ago

Sara Jane Moore attempted to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in San Francisco. The incident occurred after Ford delivered a speech at the St. Francis Hotel on September 22, 1975. Armed with a revolver, Moore fired a shot that narrowly missed the president, who was quickly protected by onlookers and the Secret Service. This attempt highlighted security challenges and generated discussions regarding presidential security protocols.

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