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Presidential assassination: an American problem

E A Weinstein

    Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Political assassinations abroad are typically by organized groups, unlike in the U.S. where presidential attacks stem from mentally disturbed individuals, with a notable exception of Puerto Rican nationalists in 1950.

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    Area of Science:

    • Political Science
    • Criminology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Historically, assassinations of foreign heads of state are executed by organized political factions aiming for governmental change.
    • In contrast, assassinations and threats against United States Presidents have predominantly been perpetrated by individuals with mental disturbances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the distinct patterns and motivations behind assassinations of heads of state in foreign countries versus the United States.
    • To examine the socio-political and psychological factors contributing to political violence against leaders.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of historical assassination cases.
    • Review of case studies focusing on perpetrators' profiles and political contexts.
    • Examination of documented threats and assassination attempts against U.S. Presidents.

    Main Results:

    • Foreign head of state assassinations are typically politically motivated by organized groups.
    • U.S. Presidential assassination attempts are predominantly linked to mentally disturbed individuals.
    • An exception includes the 1950 Puerto Rican nationalist attack on President Truman, driven by political grievances.

    Conclusions:

    • The U.S. experiences a unique pattern in presidential assassination attempts, largely driven by individual psychological factors rather than organized political movements.
    • The Puerto Rican nationalist incident highlights a rare instance of politically motivated group action against a U.S. President, emphasizing specific geopolitical contexts.

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