Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained

Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981, by John Hinckley Jr. It delves into Hinckley's background, his obsession with Jodie Foster, and his motivations influenced by the film Taxi Driver. The video details the events of the assassination attempt, the immediate aftermath, and the confusion regarding presidential succession. It also discusses the long-term effects, including reforms in mental health and gun control, and the impact on media and culture.

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