The Chilling Details of Ronald Reagan's Assassination Attempt

John Hinckley Jr. shot Ronald Reagan here outside of the Hilton Hotel. He was deranged and was trying to impress actress Jody Foster. Moreover, he'd been ... John Hinckley shot and wounded Ronald Reagan and staff members as he left the Hilton Hotel. John Hinckley will be monitored for the next nine months, and if he doesn't get into any more trouble, he'll win full unconditional release from ... Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy takes bullets intended for President Ronald Reagan, March 30,. Richard Drew/AP Secret Service agent Tim ... The very first thing he said to the First Lady when she arrived at the hospital was, “Honey, I forgot to duck,” a reference to a one-liner used by boxer Jack ... March 30, 1981 - President Reagan exits the Hilton Hotel in Washington. Hinckley is waiting for him in the crowd and begins shooting. One bullet ... Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Reagan outside the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 30, 1981, just two months into the new president's term. Reagan nearly ... On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan was walking out of the Washington Hilton Hotel where he had just addressed labor leaders when the mentally ... On March 30th, 1981, President Reagan was shot. John Hinckley Jr. 1981 On March 30th, an attempt to assassinate then - US President Ronald Reagan ended in an attempt.