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Assassination Attempts on US Presidents and Candidates: A Historical Overview

The history of the United States is punctuated by numerous attempts on the lives of its presidents and those aspiring to the highest office in the land. From successful assassinations to narrow escapes, these incidents have left an indelible mark on American history. Andrew Jackson and the First Attempt Andrew......

Abe Lincoln's Wax Effigy Succumbs to Capital's Scorching Heat

In a surreal twist befitting the nation's capital, a wax replica of President Abraham Lincoln proved no match for the unrelenting heat wave that gripped Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Temperatures soared to triple digits, causing the six-foot wax effigy of the 16th president, installed as part......