The Best Presidents of the United States According To Experts

Published on 12/18/2018
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Ford’s Second Assassination Attempt

The president was nearly killed only 17 days after the initial assassination attempt. He was almost shot by Sara Jane Moore while he was participating in another California street tour. Luckily, an ex-marine in the crowd noticed her gun and immediately immobilized her. She shot a bullet from the gun, though it hit a taxi driver instead. Fortunately, the victim survived.

Fords Second Assassination Attempt

Fords Second Assassination Attempt

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William H. Taft

William H. Taft was the 27th President of the United States and he was the only person who served as the Chief of Justice after serving as the president. The Yale University alumnus was allegedly a member of the secret society called Skull and Bones. He experienced a successful law practice and even became a judge. He was in power from 1909 to 1913 and he made an interesting political move. He decided to focus on East Asia over other international affairs. He also intervened in the politics of Latin America, however.

William H. Taft

William H. Taft

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