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Oliver Wellington "Billy" Sipple (November 20, 1941 – c. February 2, 1989) [a] was an American man known for intervening to prevent an assassination attempt against ...
Oliver Sipple was commended at the scene by Secret Service and the San Francisco Police for his actions; [12] the media portrayed him as a national hero. Three days after the assassination attempt in San Francisco, Sipple received a letter from President Ford praising him for his heroic actions.
Sipple died in 1989 at the age of 47. His health had deteriorated and he was drinking heavily. That year, Ford wrote a letter saying he was “forever grateful” for the former Marine’s action ...
A bystander, Oliver Sipple, grabbed Moore's arm and the shot missed Ford, striking a building wall and slightly injuring taxi driver John Ludwig. [93] Moore was tried and convicted in federal court, and sentenced to prison for life.
Oliver Sipple, Marine Vietnam War veteran who thwarted a 1975 assassination attempt on President Gerald Ford; Edward L. Toppins, African-American World War II fighter pilot within 99th Pursuit Squadron of the famed Tuskegee Airmen [3]
Oliver Sipple, 47, American who prevented assassination attempt on U.S. President Gerald Ford. [134] Violet Winspear, 60, British romance author, cancer. References
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