From the Brink: Public Figures Who Survived Attempts on Their Lives

1. Abraham Lincoln

While Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his tragic assassination in 1865, few recall the narrow escape he experienced a year earlier. In 1864, a would-be assassin fired at Lincoln as he rode alone, sending his hat flying from his head but leaving him unharmed. This incident underscored the relentless threats he faced, much like other presidents before and after him, highlighting the immense peril of leading a divided nation during wartime.