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Squeaky Fromme

Squeaky Fromme was a member of the Manson Family, a cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s. She is best known for attempting to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, aiming to promote her own beliefs and cause. Fromme had been involved in the Manson group's criminal activities, including the infamous murders. Her attack was unsuccessful, and she was sentenced to life in prison, though she was released in 2009. Her actions are often discussed in the context of cult influence and the psychological effects of extremist ideologies.