The Attempt on Ronald Reagan

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On 30 March 1981, as U.S. President Ronald Reagan was leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel, 25- year-old John Hinckley III fired six shots from a .22 revolver. One of the bullets missed Reagan's heart by three inches. His famous quote to his wife was, "Honey, I forgot to duck." One of his top aides was not so fortunate
Suspect (1:42)
Political Career (3:42)
John Hinckley's Motive (3:28)
Precursors to Attempt on Reagan (2:01)
Preparation for Attack on Reagan (2:59)
Attack on Reagan Imminent (2:20)
Shots Fired Outside the Hilton Hotel (3:01)
Aftermath of Shooting (3:12)
Epilogue: Assassination Attempt (2:00)
Credits: The Attempt on Ronald Reagan: Infamous Assassinations (0:31)

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