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From the archives: President Ronald Reagan shot in 1981

From the archives: President Ronald Reagan shot in 1981

Summary

On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and injured outside the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. This event was covered in a CBS News special report at the time.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened on March 30, 1981.
  • President Ronald Reagan was the target.
  • The location was outside the Washington Hilton hotel.
  • President Reagan was wounded but survived the shooting.
  • CBS News produced a special report covering the incident on the day it happened.
  • This event is considered an important moment in U.S. history.
  • The report is available to watch in the CBS News archives and app.
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