Reagan Shot Firing Crisis Leaves Question of Command
Washington reports a brief power uncertainty as Reagan underwent surgery for a bullet wound. Bush acted in meetings but Haig stated he was in control at the White House with no formal presidential disability invoked.
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Reagan
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Larry Speakes
Texas
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Washington
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David Gergen
House
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
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Forth Worth
Austin
Andrews Air Force Base
Brady Fights For Life After Reagan Shooting
White House press secretary James Brady remains in critical condition after the assassination attempt on President Reagan. Doctors report possible lasting brain damage and ongoing serious prognosis as Secret Service agents and a DC officer recover from injuries.
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Dorothy Brady
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Washington
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Reagan
Larry Speakes
Daniel Ruge
George Washington University Hospital
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Timothy J. McCarthy
District of Columbia
Thomas K. Delahanty
Dennis O’leary
Lyn Nofziger
Arthur Kobrine
O’leary
Nofziger
Kobrine
Washington Hilton
Black Box Remains With Reagan During Surgery
President Reagan continued to carry the nuclear command “football” near him through surgery and recovery. Aide Jose Muratti kept the briefcase in the motorcade en route to George Washington University Hospital while White House officials avoided details. Vice President Bush’s aide John Metheny was with the VP, but no confirmation was given about the briefcase.
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