On this date in 1981: The White House responds after President Reagan is shot (Forbes Breaking News)

On this date 40 years ago, President Reagan was shot in a failed assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. — and in this video the White House responds in an historic press conference including Vice President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of State Al Haig.

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On this date in 1981: The White House responds after President Reagan is shot