Reagan Awakened by Beirut Bombing And Golf Club Hostage Incident
At 2:27 a.m. Reagan learned 161 U.S. Marines and sailors were killed in Beirut. Earlier gunmen crashed a truck through Augusta National gate, taking hostages in the pro shop as Reagan faced a pivotal weekend before deciding on a 1984 bid. He spoke with Shultz and Marine Commandant Kelley, then flew to Washington and addressed reporters.
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Reagan
Augusta
Beirut
U.S
Robert C. McFarlane
Augusta National Golf Club
McFarlane
Golf Club
White House
Secret Service Defends Security After Georgia Golf Club Hostage Incident
At Augusta National where President Reagan golfed, a gunman seized five hostages in the pro shop prompting a Secret Service review of security. The gunman, Charles R. Harris, was captured after demands to speak with Reagan were unmet. six of seven hostages survived unharmed. Harris faces federal and state charges and was hospitalized after a jail cell collapse.
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Secret Service
Georgia Club
Reagan
Augusta National Golf Club
U.S
Beirut
Georgia
Smith
Richmond County
J.B. Dykes
Gunman in Augusta Hospitalized After Reagan Hostage Incident
Charles R. Harris, 45, remains hospitalized at University Hospital after a Saturday incident at the Augusta National Golf Club. He rammed a pickup into the gates, held five hostages including two White House aides, and demanded to speak with President Reagan who was on the 16th fairway. Harris surrendered after releasing four hostages and one escaped. doctors note alcohol on his breath seven hours after custody. He faces federal charges for threatening the president and potential state charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault.
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Charles R. Harris
Augusta
Reagan
Harris
White House
Larry
University Hospital
Augusta National Golf Club
Richmond County
J.B. Dykes
David W. Cundey
Cundey
U.S
Hinton R. Pierce
James Haupstear
Fairway
Incidents Raise Concern For President Reagan
Washington reports three incidents raising alarm for President Reagan during his term. A 1981 shooting by Hinckley left him wounded and later hospitalized. A gate-crashing gunman at Augusta National Golf Club led to hostages and heightened security. A Houston officer’s motorcycle crash caused a brief delay in Reagan’s motorcade.
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Augusta National Golf Club
Washington
Beirut
John Hinckley
Hinckley
Washington Hilton
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Moamar Khadafi
Houston
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George P. Shultz
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Paul X. Kelley
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Peter Roussel
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George Shultz
Treasury
Donald Regan
Jack Smith
Augusta National
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Eisenhower Cottage
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Charlie
O’bryant
Michael Culbreth
Continental Forest Industries
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Clayton Marcus
Craftique
Councill
Edgefield
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