Who Was In Command During Reagan Shooting Crisis
After an assassination attempt on President Reagan, Vice President Bush stood in for Reagan at meetings while Haig asserted control at the White House. Doctors said Reagan was stable after lung surgery, and officials stressed the government functioned fully and effectively during the crisis.
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Hinckley held without bond after Reagan attempt
John W. Hinckley Jr., 25, a college dropout and drifter, is jailed at Quantico awaiting psychiatric tests after being charged with attempting to kill President Reagan and assaulting a federal agent. He previously tried to board a Nashville airline flight with guns and was expelled from a neo Nazi group. Authorities note he arrived in Washington just days before the shooting and had a history of wandering the country.
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Jack” Hinckley Jr
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Reagan Shot At White House Leaves President Injured
The president was shot in the left chest near the armpit after leaving a Washington hotel. Doctors removed a mangled bullet from his lung and said he would likely recover in two to three weeks. First lady Nancy Reagan and the president's children visited the hospital as aides reported no long term damage.
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Iowa hit by shooting incident alarms state officials
Notes from press aide David Oman reveal Iowa leaders reacting with shock to the president being shot. Governor Ray urges calm while warning against overemphasizing safety. police chief Miller and Bishop Dingman call for gun control and prayers. Public figures in Fort Dodge and Des Moines express concern about violence and its impact on government. A separate criminal case reports a May 11 jury trial for two men charged in the March 16 Dubuque bank robbery and related assault, with $742 taken and both held in Linn County Jail.
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Linn
Gun control debate bands around presidential security
Dr Ross argues renewed push for gun control faces obstacles while noting nations with strict laws. Sister Lyness calls violence pervading society and hopes for action, as discussions on protecting the president and openness continue. Willhoite and Ross downplay risk to presidential access and public contact.
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Experts discuss political violence and lone actors after high profile assassinations
Willhoite argues assassinations of presidents are acts by individuals with problems not a group phenomenon. He cites Lincoln Nixon Bremer and Reagan incidents and questions media effect on copycat violence. Sister Lyness notes the pain and national concern as people pray for the president. Kathleen Newland warns refugee crises stem from international political strife.
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President Reagan
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