Ronald Reagan shooting - John Hinckley background

Title

Ronald Reagan shooting - John Hinckley background

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

31 Mar 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the background and possible motives of John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot and wounded US President Ronald Reagan in an unsuccessful assassination attempt (30/03/81). Speakers include: Senator Bob Dole; Nancy Reagan’s Press Secretary, Sheila Patton; Maureen Reagan, daughter of the President; Vice-President George H W Bush.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Bob Dole; George H. W. Bush; Maureen Reagan; Sheila Patton

Keywords

USA; Health; Crime; Homicide; Criminals; Heads of state; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Security; Personal safety; John Hinckley Jr.

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