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So, nothing big, nothing to see here, happens all the time, right? Actually no. In the history of the USA, only one other party approved nominee for President had an attempted assassination. And this was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Theodore Roosevelt (1912):
- While running as the Progressive Party candidate after having served as President, Theodore Roosevelt was shot on October 14, 1912, by John Schrank in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Roosevelt had already secured the nomination of the Progressive Party and was campaigning for the presidency when the attempt occurred. He survived the assassination attempt and continued his campaign.
The Assassination Attempt on Theodore Roosevelt (1912)
Background
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was running for a third term in the 1912 presidential election as the candidate of the Progressive Party, also known as the “Bull Moose Party.” After serving two terms from 1901 to 1909, Roosevelt had initially retired from politics. However, dissatisfied with the performance of his successor and former friend, President William Howard Taft, Roosevelt sought the presidency again.
The Event: October 14, 1912
On the evening of October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was scheduled to deliver a speech at the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As he stood in an open car outside the Hotel Gilpatrick, waving to a crowd, a man named John Schrank approached him. Schrank, an unemployed saloonkeeper, shot Roosevelt at close range with a .38-caliber revolver.
The Bullet and the Speech
The bullet hit Roosevelt in the chest, passing through his steel eyeglass case and a thick 50-page copy of his speech, which he had folded and placed in his breast pocket. These items slowed the bullet, likely saving his life. Despite being wounded, Roosevelt insisted on delivering his speech before seeking medical attention.
With blood seeping into his shirt, Roosevelt began his address by reassuring the audience, “Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.” He spoke for 90 minutes, holding up the blood-stained manuscript as he addressed the crowd.
Aftermath
Following the speech, Roosevelt was taken to the hospital. Doctors determined that the bullet had lodged in his chest muscle but had not penetrated the pleura, the lining of the lung. Given the risk associated with removing the bullet, it was decided to leave it in place. Roosevelt carried the bullet for the rest of his life.
Roosevelt’s bravery and resilience enhanced his public image, but he did not win the election. He finished second with 27% of the popular vote, losing to the Democratic candidate, Woodrow Wilson, but ahead of the incumbent President Taft.
John Schrank: The Assailant
John Flammang Schrank was born in 1876 in Erding, Bavaria, and emigrated to the United States as a child with his parents. He lived in New York City and worked variously as a saloonkeeper and bartender. Schrank had a history of mental instability and had become obsessed with the idea that no one should run for a third presidential term.
Motivations and Mental Health
Schrank claimed he was acting on a dream in which the ghost of President William McKinley, who had been assassinated in 1901, appeared to him. McKinley’s ghost allegedly told Schrank that Roosevelt was responsible for his death and should not seek a third term. Schrank followed Roosevelt across eight states, waiting for an opportunity to carry out the attack.
After the shooting, Schrank was immediately arrested and later examined by a team of psychiatrists. He was declared insane and committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin, where he spent the rest of his life. Schrank died in the hospital in 1943.
Significance
The assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it demonstrated Roosevelt’s extraordinary physical courage and commitment to his political ideals, as he chose to continue his speech despite being seriously injured. Secondly, the event highlighted the political tensions and dangers faced by candidates during a particularly contentious election. Lastly, it brought attention to the issue of presidential security and the need for better protection of political figures.
Conclusion
The attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 remains a dramatic and pivotal moment in American political history. It showcased Roosevelt’s indomitable spirit and had a lasting impact on his legacy, further endearing him to his supporters and the public at large. The incident also underscored the volatility of early 20th-century American politics and the vulnerabilities of public figures to acts of violence driven by personal vendettas and mental illness.