James Brady

James Brady was the White House Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan. In 1981, he was shot and severely injured during an assassination attempt on Reagan, suffering a head injury that left him partially paralyzed and with impaired speech. Following his recovery, Brady became a passionate advocate for gun control legislation, co-founding the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. His efforts aimed to promote stricter gun laws to reduce violence. Brady's experience and advocacy raised public awareness about gun safety and reform, making his name synonymous with gun control efforts in the United States.