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Reagan is shot outside of a DC hotel in a failed assassination attempt. During a strenuous recovery, Reagan retains power leaving the question of his succession in limbo. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
Reagan is shot outside of a DC hotel in a failed assassination attempt. During a strenuous recovery, Reagan retains power leaving the question of his succession in limbo. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)