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Assassination Attempt / Aftermath #516236

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Apr 16, 1981
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(Studio) Assessment of President Reagan's condition as he entered emergency room following assassination attempt reported given "Washington Post" today by Dr. Benjamin Aaron; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) President Reagan, still on limited work schedule; reported meeting today with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Secretary General Joseph Luns; White House photos shown. His later trip to Rose Garden with First Lady shown. [LUNS - comments on President's health, reaction to shooting.] Secretary of State Alexander Haig quoted with regard to US-USSR negotiations on limited nuclear weapons in Europe; his statement said differing from that of Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. Details given, Poland mentioned.
REPORTER: John Palmer

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Palmer, John
Duration:
00:01:50

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