FBI uncovers 1983 plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during US visit
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Newly released FBI documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II faced an assassination threat during her 1983 visit to the US. The threat was made by a man seeking revenge for his daughter's death in Northern Ireland. The FBI remained vigilant to potential threats to the late Queen during her visits to the US, particularly from the IRA. The 102-page cache of files also reveals how the FBI helped secure the monarch's safety during her visits.
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