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Attempted to Assassinate President Gerald R. Ford
FROMME, Lynette “Squeaky Red.” (1948- ) Member of the Manson family in the late 60’s and early 70’s. She attempted to assassinate President Gerald R. Ford (1975) becoming the first woman in history to directly try to kill one of our presidents. She aimed a 45 caliber pistol at Ford on the grounds of the California State Capitol. A secret service agent grabbed the weapon before it could be fired, Ford was not harmed. Fromme became a bizarre symbol of counter-culture terrorism at her 1975 arraignment and trial. Clad in bright red she was repeatedly ejected from the court room. She appeared with her head shaven. During her sentencing, she hit the prosecutor with an apple. She received a life sentence but was paroled in 2009 after 34 years. Autograph letter signed, two full pages, in ink, signed “Lynette” as usual. In part: “Sue has shared both of her fruit baskets with Sandy (Blue) and me. I’d forgotten the taste of a really fresh orange....she also has a good sense of humor and both Sandy and I have enjoyed her company. They’re here now so I’ll have to go and give Sue this letter, I’d like to see more pictures... Hope your Xmas week is as nice as you’ve made ours.” Together with a fine snap shot of both Red & Blue together..................SOLD
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