The Assassination of Ronald Reagan A Timeline of Events

On March 30, 1981, lone gunman John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in broad daylight, nearly killing him. An attempted Presidential assassination shook Central Jerseyans ― and the nation ― when President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest on Monday, ... John Warnock Hinckley Jr. (born May 29, 1955) is an American musician who attempted to assassinate US president Ronald Reagan President Ronald Reagan was leaving the Washington Hilton hotel after giving a speech to a union group when John W. Hinckley Jr. opened fire ... 35 years ago, John Hinckley tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in an attempt to impress actress Jodie Foster. Here's a recap of how it ... John Hinckley Jr. aimed his Röhm RG-14 revolver at President Ronald Reagan and pulled the trigger, it is tempting to speculate what might have happened if he ... Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. "On March 30, 1981, outside the Washington Hilton Hotel, a shaggy-haired Hinckley aimed his gun at President Ronald Reagan and fired six times," ... The book “Killing Reagan” may significantly damage the public's memory of one of our greatest presidents. After a single term in office, he was swept aside by Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, winning just six states. ... killed both his ...