George Washington, the first president of the United States, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while he was just 21 years old in western Pennsylvania in 1753. He was on a mission to prevent war when he and his guide were shot at by an Indian guide who was allied with the French troops. The bullet missed Washington by less than 15 paces, and they were able to continue on their journey the next morning.
Today, a monument in Evans City, Pennsylvania, commemorates this historic event, and there are efforts to have Washington’s route recognized as a National Historic Trail by the National Parks Service. The striking similarities between Washington’s near-death experience and former President Donald Trump’s recent assassination attempt in the same area were not lost on those familiar with the history.
Trump, too, narrowly avoided a fatal gunshot wound when a bullet grazed his right ear at the Butler Farm Show in Pennsylvania in July 2024. This incident underscored the resilience and resolve of Americans throughout history, and the eerie connections between the two events have sparked discussions about the enduring spirit of the nation in the face of adversity.
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