On March 30, 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. outside a Washington, D.C., hotel. Hinckley had attempted the assassination to impress actress Jodie Foster, whom he had become obsessed with. Reagan was severely injured but survived the attempt, and his recovery was a testament to his resilience. The incident raised concerns about security for public figures and led to changes in U.S. presidential protection protocols. Hinckley was later found not guilty by reason of insanity and spent years in psychiatric care.