Number: RS20821
Title: Direct Assaults Against Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Candidates
Authors: Frederick M. Kaiser, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Direct assaults against Presidents, Presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions, with five resulting in death. Ten incumbents (about 24% of the 42 individuals to serve in the office), including four of the past six Presidents, have been victims or targets. Four of the ten (and one candidate) died as a result of the attacks. This report identifies these incidents and provides information about what happened, when, where, and, if known, why.
Pages: 6
Date: January 7, 2008