Who was the physically toughest U.S. President? Theodore Roosevelt proved his extraordinary mettle during an attempted ...

Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt during a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 1912. He then delivered an 84-minute speech after he was shot in the chest.

More than a century ago, Theodore Roosevelt was shot just before he was scheduled to go onstage at a campaign event — and went ahead to give his speech anyway with a bullet in his chest.

Exiting a car, President Theodore Roosevelt — like Trump, seeking a return to the White House — was shot in the chest by a Manhattan barman, ‎John Schrank, who opposed his run. The Rough Rider coughed ...