James Brady
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Brady |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 29, 1940(1940-08-29) |
| Age | 84 |
| Date Of Death | August 4, 2014, Alexandria, VA |
| Birthplace | Centralia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
James Brady Biography
| Name | James Brady |
| Birthday | Aug 29 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Centralia |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Sarah Brady , Sue Beh |
| Children(s) | James Scott Brady, Jr., Melissa Brady |
James Brady is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 29, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, United States. Former White House Press Secretary and Assistant to President Ronald Reagan who was shot in the head during the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan by John Hinckley Jr.. He was left partially paralyzed as a result and became a strong proponent of gun control for the rest of his career.
HBO made a film about his recovery after the shooting entitled Without Warning: The James Brady Story. He was played by Beau Bridges in the film.
He married Sarah Brady in 1973. He has two kids named Melissa Brady and James Scott Brady Jr.
James Brady Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Brady is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Brady 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1982, he graduated from McKendree College, Illinois, with a doctor of laws.
The Press Briefing Room in the White House is named after him.
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Who is James Brady Dating?
According to our records, James Brady married to Sarah Brady , Sue Beh. As of December 1, 2023, James Brady’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Brady celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.
Top Facts about James Brady
- Served as White House Press Secretary from 1981-1989.
- Shot and critically injured during the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan.
- Became a prominent advocate for gun control after the shooting.
- Died in 2014 at age 73 due to complications from his injuries.
- The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was named in his honor.
- Helped establish the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
- Worked as a lobbyist for gun control measures until his death.
- Received numerous awards and honors for his advocacy work.
- Was married to Sarah Brady, also a prominent gun control advocate.
- His legacy continues to inspire efforts towards reducing gun violence in America.
Who died in Reagan assassination attempt?
Brady, Reagan and McCarthy were taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. During the confusion that ensued from the shooting, all major media outlets reported that Brady had died. At the time, he was 40 years old.
What were James Brady's injuries?
The assassination attempt was a ploy by Hinckley, Jr. to impress the actress Jodie Foster. Brady was the most seriously injured of the 4 who were wounded. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left forehead that traveled through the left frontal lobe, corpus callosum, and then into the right frontal and temporal lobes.
Who shot Brady?
On his 84th day at the White House, Mr. Brady, third from left, followed Reagan to a midday speech at the Washington Hilton. As they stepped out into the rain afterward, John Hinckley fired six shots, hitting the president in the chest and lower right arm and Mr. Brady above one eye.
Who took a bullet for Reagan?
Tim McCarthy
Alma mater| University of Illinois (BS) Lewis University (MS)
Occupation| Secret Service special agent Chief of police
Known for| Saving President Reagan during his assassination attempt.
Children| 3
Who are the 4 presidents assassinated?
- Abraham Lincoln. Shot: April 14, 1865. Died: April 15, 1865. Where: Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. …
- James Garfield. Shot: July 2, 1881. Died: September 19, 1881. …
- William McKinley. Shot: September 6, 1901. Died: September 14, 1901. …
- John F. Kennedy. Shot: November 22, 1963.