Summary
Sara Jane Moore, who tried to assassinate US President Gerald Ford in 1975, has died at age 95. Moore, who was paroled after serving 32 years of a life sentence, attempted the assassination outside a San Francisco hotel. Ford was not harmed in the incident.
Key Facts
- Sara Jane Moore tried to kill President Gerald Ford in 1975.
- Moore used a handgun but missed Ford during the assassination attempt.
- A former Marine stopped her from firing a second shot.
- Moore was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole after 32 years.
- Her attack happened just days after another assassination attempt on Ford by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
- Moore said her attempt was motivated by a desire to start a revolution.
- Investigators found Moore had no ties to revolutionary groups but said she was legally sane.
- Moore died at age 95, shortly after the 50th anniversary of her assassination attempt.
