Dinner shooting again put Washington Hilton at center of presidential history
Summary
Shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner where President Donald Trump was present. The hotel has a long history with U.S. presidents, including being the site of an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan in 1981.Key Facts
- On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot six times at President Ronald Reagan near the Washington Hilton.
- Reagan was hit by one bullet after it passed through a gap near the limousine door.
- Press secretary James Brady and others were also wounded in the attack.
- The Washington Hilton was designed with presidents in mind, including special secure entrances and a safe room.
- The hotel hosts many presidential events like the White House Correspondents' Dinner and inaugural balls.
- Security was improved after the Reagan shooting, including adding a secure garage exit to avoid exposure when entering vehicles.
- Magnetometers (security scanners) began to be used at presidential events after this incident.
- President Trump was moved to a secure holding room without windows after the recent shooting incident at the hotel.
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