On March 30, 1981, 70 days into his presidency, President Ronald Reagan was shot outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. | American Experience | PBS

As the 1984 election approached, many voters were concerned with incumbent Ronald Reagan's age. At 73, he was already the oldest President in history. Watch REAGAN, our definitive two-part biography, September 26 & October 3 at 8/7c on @PBS (check local listings). | American Experience | PBS