Adams Morgan in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

President Reagan Assassination Attempt

National Historic Place

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 22, 2016

1. President Reagan Assassination Attempt Marker

Inscription. On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan marked the 100th visit to Washington Hilton by a sitting U.S. President. Reagan had been invited to speak in the International Ballroom at a meeting of the North America's Building Trades Unions. Upon exiting the hotel along T Street at 2:27 p.m., Reagan was struck and wounded by a gunshot fired from John Hinckley, Jr., who had been waiting outside. Gunshots also wounded Reagan's Press Secretary James Brady, D.C. police officer Thomas Delahanty, and Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy. Reagan recovered from the incident and visited the hotel several times afterwards.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1981.

Location. 38° 54.968′ N, 77° 2.723′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Adams Morgan. Marker is on T Street Northwest east of Columbia Road Northwest, on the right when traveling west. The marker is to the left of the Washington Hilton lower level entrance on T Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 T Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rooms With a View (within shouting distance of this marker); McClellan Memorial

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wyoming Apartments (about 400 feet away); The Changing Faces of Adams Morgan (about 600 feet away); General Manuel Belgrano (about 600 feet away); Embassy of the Republic of Malta (about 600 feet away); "Best Addresses" (about 700 feet away); Architects and Architecture (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 22, 2016

2. President Reagan Assassination Attempt Marker

The Washington Hilton Hotel. The marker is along the stone wall seen in the lower middle of this view.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 22, 2016

3. President Reagan Assassination Attempt Marker

The marker can be seen roughly in the center of the photo. Previously the door where Reagan left the hotel was to the left of the marker, where a new stone-faced vehicle entryway has been constructed.

The President's Walk inside the Washington Hilton image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 22, 2016

4. The President's Walk inside the Washington Hilton

Reagan walked along this passage inside the Washington Hilton as he exited the hotel on March 30, 1981. Interestingly, it had been built into the hotel's plans after President Kennedy's assassination as a protective feature for the hotel for visiting dignitaries.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 1,861 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.