A close up photo of a bullet passing Donald Trump has leaked.
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On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The assailant, John Hinckley Jr., fired six shots at the President as he exited the hotel after delivering a speech to the AFL-CIO.
Hinckley, motivated by an obsession with actress Jodie Foster and a desire to gain her attention, managed to injure four individuals in the attack. Press Secretary James Brady was critically wounded, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy was shot in the abdomen, and police officer Thomas Delahanty was struck in the neck. Reagan himself was hit by a ricocheted bullet that lodged in his lung, narrowly missing his heart.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Reagan remained composed, even joking with medical staff as he was rushed to George Washington University Hospital. His swift recovery and return to duty helped solidify his public image as a resilient and strong leader.
The incident prompted significant changes in Secret Service protocols and gun control legislation. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, named after James Brady, was enacted in 1993, establishing background checks and waiting periods for firearm purchasers. Reagan’s survival and the subsequent policy shifts marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history, underscoring the ongoing challenges of presidential security and gun violence.
