The individual who attempted to assassinate President Ford in 1975 was a former actress from Hollywood. This person, named Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, was a follower of cult leader Charles Manson. She approached President Ford with a gun, but the attempt was unsuccessful, and President Ford was unharmed. This incident occurred in Sacramento, California, on September 5, 1975.
It's important to note that while the other descriptions in the question may seem plausible, they do not match the historical facts surrounding the attempted assassination of President Ford in 1975.
