Which President Survived an Assassination Attempt
Multiple U.S. presidents have survived assassination attempts. Andrew Jackson survived a close-range pistol misfire in 1835. Theodore Roosevelt survived a bullet that struck his steel eyeglass case and speech copy in 1912. Franklin D. Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt in 1933, the same year he took office.
Presidents Who Survived Assassination Attempts
Harry S. Truman survived a 1950 attack by Puerto Rican nationalists at Blair House. Gerald Ford survived two separate attempts in 1975. Ronald Reagan survived a gunshot wound in 1981 and recovered after surgery. Each case involved security failures, swift Secret Service response, and medical treatment that saved the president.
What Happens After a President Survives an Attack
After an attempt, investigations typically review security protocols and mental health evaluations of the attacker. Congress may pass new legislation, and agencies such as the Secret Service update protective procedures. Historical records and timelines are preserved for research and public reference.
For a detailed timeline of incidents and outcomes, see the overview at history.com presidential assassination attempts.
