Political Assassination in the 20th Century

Political assassination in the 20th century involves the targeted killing of leaders or influential figures to influence political change or chaos. Such acts, often carried out by individuals or groups, aimed to remove opposition, send political messages, or destabilize governments. High-profile examples include the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, which sparked World War I, and John F. Kennedy in 1963. These events reflect the dangerous intersection of politics and violence, often resonating widely and shaping history through their symbolic and material impacts.