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After The Assassination Attempt
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Following the assassination attempt on his life in March 1981, President Reagan was miraculously back at work soon after being shot.
Diary Entry - 04/14/1981
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President Reagan watches a circus from a window of the White House. The circus paraded in front of the White House with a "Get Well" banner.
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Our astronauts landed and what a thrill that was. I’m more & more convinced that Americans are hungering to feel proud & patriotic again.
The circus came to town and paraded in front of the White House & put on a show. They had a big get well banner. I waved from the biggest window I could find & thank Heaven they saw me.
