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Assassination Attempt / Aftermath #515976

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 31, 1981
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(Studio) President Reagan's progress since assassination attempt yesterday reported; his alleged reaction to learning of James Brady being wounded noted.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) Reagan children Patty, Ron, Maureen and Michael reported joining wife Nancy at hospital for visit; details given, films shown. [Dr. Dennis O'LEARY - describes President's condition; mentions Lyn Nofziger.] Shooting shown. [Vice President George BUSH - expresses relief at President's recovery.] Reagan noted signing legislature re; dairy price supports today; his response to learning of others being wounded described. Scheduled Mexican trip in April mentioned.
REPORTER: Judy Woodruff

(Studio) President's later remarks quoted.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Roger Mudd

(DC) Bush's schedule today outlined; films shown. [BUSH - comments on activities.] His meeting with Netherlands Prime Min. Andreas Van Agt re: Poland and other international matters mentioned; Bush's later meeting with Secretary State Alexander Haig and national security adviser Richard Allen noted.
REPORTER: John Palmer

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Mudd, Roger;
Palmer, John;
Woodruff, Judy
Duration:
00:04:40

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