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What do you think this video will say about US leaders and assassination attempts?
Which US leaders do you already know were attacked or killed?
Why do you think news channels make videos about historical attacks on leaders?

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US Leaders Who Were Killed or Survived Assassination Attempts | Dawn News English

Recent incidents involving Donald Trump (00:00 – 01:05)

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1. Why were Donald Trump and Melania Trump rushed out of the dinner?

A fire alarm went off inside the building.
A protest blocked the entrance.
A man opened fire on security personnel.
A medical emergency happened on stage.

2. Where did Secret Service agents spot a man hiding with a gun while Trump was on the course?

At Trump International Golf Club in Florida
Outside the Hilton Hotel in Dallas
At Ford's Theatre in Washington
At a train station in Washington

3. What is significant about the Washington Hilton mentioned in the video?

It is where Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in 1981.
It was where John F. Kennedy gave his last speech.
It is where Abraham Lincoln was killed.
It is where Gerald Ford was attacked twice.

US Leaders Who Were Killed or Survived Assassination Attempts | Dawn News English

US presidents who were assassinated while in office (01:05 – 01:35)

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1. How many US presidents were assassinated while in office, according to the video?

Three
Five
Two
Four

2. Where was Abraham Lincoln killed?

At Ford's Theatre in Washington
Outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington
In Buffalo, New York
At the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles

3. What was John F. Kennedy doing when he was shot, according to the video?

Arriving at a dinner
Riding in a motorcade
Playing golf
Speaking at a campaign rally

US Leaders Who Were Killed or Survived Assassination Attempts | Dawn News English

Leaders who survived attempts and other major cases (01:35 – 02:38)

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1. What happened right after shots rang out during Trump's campaign speech in Pennsylvania?

He was rushed by security officials to a black SUV.
He was immediately flown to Florida.
He ran into the crowd to find cover.
He continued speaking for several minutes.

2. How was Ronald Reagan wounded in the 1981 attack mentioned?

A bullet grazed his ear.
A bullet ricocheted off a limousine and struck him under the left armpit.
A bullet struck him in the chest while campaigning.
He was not injured during the attack.

3. What lasting result did the video say happened to Alabama Governor George C. Wallace after he was shot?

He was left paralyzed from the waist down.
He was sentenced to life in prison.
He lost hearing in one ear.
He died months later from his wounds.

US Leaders Who Were Killed or Survived Assassination Attempts | Dawn News English

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1. What is the main purpose of this video?

To compare different US election systems
To explain how the Secret Service trains agents
To give travel advice for visiting Washington, DC
To review US leaders who were killed or survived assassination attempts

2. Which group is specifically described as being assassinated while in office?

Three US senators
Four US presidents
Three US presidential candidates
Four US governors

3. Which idea best matches the overall message of the report?

Assassination attempts on US leaders have happened across many time periods.
Only presidents have ever been targeted in the US.
Assassinations only happened in the 1800s.
Modern security has eliminated political violence.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

US Leaders Who Were Killed or Survived Assassination Attempts | Dawn News English

Why might a news report include both recent events and historical examples in the same video?
Which details in the report sound the most serious or shocking to you, and why?
How do you think public events change when leaders face security threats?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving a lot of detail about assassination attempts in the media?