John Schrank
John Schrank was a German immigrant who attempted to assassinate former President Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 while he was campaigning for a third term. Schrank shot Roosevelt in the chest, but the bullet was slowed by a metal case and papers in his pocket, allowing Roosevelt to survive the attack. Schrank was subsequently arrested and spent the rest of his life in psychiatric institutions.
Born on Mar 30, 1876 (149 years old)
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Schrank was imprisoned for the assassination attempt on Roosevelt.
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