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Reagan Assassination Attempt / Audiotapes Released #637724

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 20, 2001
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The release of audiotapes concerning who was in power after the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan reported; scenes shown of the assassination attempt; photos shown of the crisis team leaders while audiotape of their exchanges are played. [1981, White House Press Secretary Larry SPEAKES - comments.] [1981, Secretary of State Alexander HAIG - asks about the "football"; says he is in control.] [Former National Security Advisor Richard ALLEN - talks about the discussions.]

Reporter(s):
Mitchell, Andrea;
Williams, Brian
Duration:
00:02:20

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