Who Was Sara Jane Moore?
Sara Jane Moore was an American who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975. She was a former Marine and a self-described revolutionary. Moore had a history of financial and legal troubles before the incident.
The Gerald Ford Assassination Attempt
On September 22, 1975, Moore fired a pistol at President Ford in San Francisco. A bystander grabbed her arm, and the shot missed. Ford was unharmed. Moore was arrested and later convicted of attempted assassination.
Legal Outcome and Later Life
Moore was sentenced to life in prison. She was granted parole in 2007 after serving over 30 years. Her case is often discussed alongside other threats to U.S. presidents during the 1970s.
