One lucky president

Ronald regains attempted assassination

The attempted assassination of the late president Ronald Reagan took place March 30, 1981. Reagan was leaving the Washington Hilton hotel after giving a speech. Along with the president, 3 others were also shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr.
Ronald Reagan suffered gin shot wounds to the chest and lower right arm. The president received a punctured lung and massive internal bleeding, however quick medical attention allowed him to recover in no time.

President Reagan waving at a crowd right before the assassination attempt.

Shots fired! Body guards act quickly to save the president.

President Ronald Reagan smiles and waves with the arm that was injured in the shooting.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan waving after returning from the hospital.

Leaving the attempted assassination.