Dossier
John Hinckley, Jr.
Coverage of John Hinckley, Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. at the Washington Hilton, transforming the hotel into a critical site for Secret Service operations. The incident marked a turning point in security protocols for presidential events held at the venue.