John Wilkes Booth def has to be one of the most famous. putting on top
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Assassination is the act of murdering a high ranking politician, such as a Head of State. Assassinations are usually politically motivated, compared with other murders.
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'''Assassination''' is the act of killing a high ranking politician or an otherwise important figure, for the purpose of advancing an agenda. Assassinations are usually politically motivated, compared to murder, although many assassins suffered from some sort of mental imbalance. Revenge, monetary gain, and military operations may also be reasons for assassination.