A History of Attacks on White House

Yesterday, Pennsylvania police arrested a man suspected of firing shots at the White House last week. On the evening of November 11, Secret Service officers heard gunshots near the executive mansion; four days later, investigators found bullets on White House grounds. According to reports, the individual in custody might have been targeting President Obama, who was out of town. This is hardly the first time armed or otherwise dangerous intruders have attacked the presidential compound. Find out about some of the most serious incursions below.