It's a Date - The Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt - October 14th, 1912

About It's a Date - The Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt - October 14th, 1912

On October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was shot during a campaign speech but showed extraordinary resilience by delivering a 50-minute speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. This daring moment highlights Roosevelt's toughness and determination amidst political chaos. The video explores the background of the assassination attempt, the motives of the assassin, and Roosevelt's remarkable survival, all set during his historic third-term campaign, demonstrating a true American legend's resilience.