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5/81
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 17, 1985
Dear Congressman Latta:
I am writing in further response to your letter to Alan M.
Kranowitz, Deputy Assistant to the President, concerning an
inquiry from your constituent, Mr. Francis Simonis, on the
status of compensation for the family of Alfred Antenucci.
After careful review, it was determined that there are no
federal funds available for reimbursement of Mr. Antenucci's
medical expenses. In light of that discovery, we encouraged
Mr. Antenucci's family to contact the James S. Brady
Presidential Foundation for assistance. The Brady Foundation,
named in honor of the President's Press Secretary, who was
seriously wounded in the assassination attempt, is a private
organization founded to assist any needy individual wounded or
killed in an assassination attempt on any senior federal
official, presidential candidate or on family members of the
President and Vice President of the United States, and to
provide assistance to that individual's family. It is our
understanding that the Foundation will consider this matter in
the near future.
We hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Richard Actouse
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
The Honorable Delbert Latta
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 16, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD HAUSER
FROM:
MERI LARSON
SUBJECT:
Brady Foundation
I spoke with Pat Frierson of the Brady
Foundation about the Antenucci family
and whether or not the Foundation was
able to provide financial assistance.
Pat explained the problems the Foundation
Board members have had in getting together
to decide on the Antenucci matter. She
seemed sure that the family would be
receiving assistance as soon as the
committee has its meeting within the next
couple of months.
Please advise of the changes you would
like in the letter to Congressman Latta.
345827
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1985
Dear Del:
Thank you for your September 11 letter
forwarding a letter from your constituent,
Mr. Francis Simonis, who has requested
information about the status of
compensation for the family of Alfred
Antenucci.
Your special interest is appreciated, and
please know that I have forwarded this
request to the appropriate office for
attention.
With best wishes.
Cordially,
Alan-
Alan M. Kranowitz
Deputy Assistant to the President
The Honorable Delbert Latta
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
CC: Anne Higgins - for your action.
It would be appreciated if a copy of any response
could be forwarded to Legislative Affairs (112 EW).
Thank you.
DELBERT L. LATTA
COMMITTEES:
RULES
5TH DISTRICT, OHIO
BUDGET
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Mashington, DC 20515
September 11, 1985
Mr. Alan Kranowitz
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr Kranowitz:
Enclosed is copy of a letter I have received
from Mr. Francis L. Simonis, Defiance, Ohio 43512.
Your assistance in replying to Mr. Simonis
would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Are
DELBERT L. LATTA
Representative to Congress
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5/81
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 5, 1984
Dear Maureen:
As we discussed, enclosed is a copy of the
letter we have sent to Maria Antenucci Bennett,
the woman who telephoned you about her Father,
Alfred Antenucci, who died earlier this year
from a heart condition that she believes
developed from his efforts to subdue John
Hinckley, Jr. during the assassination attempt.
Please feel free to call me again if you have
any questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
Ms. Maureen Reagan
c/o The Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 5, 1984
Dear Mrs. Bennett:
I wanted to advise you of the steps we have taken in response
to your letters and telephone calls about the medical expenses
incurred by your Father, Alfred Antenucci, prior to his death
earlier this year from a heart condition that you believe
developed from his efforts to subdue the President's assailant
during the March 1981 attempt on the President's life.
Although we carefully reviewed not only your letters but all
file materials about your Father, it appears there are simply
no Federal funds (aside, of course, from benefits that might
be provided for by law to any citizen) that would be available
for reimbursement of his medical expenses. We also, however,
asked officials of the James S. Brady Presidential Foundation
to review informally correspondence from you and members of
your family and other materials, such as newspaper articles,
about your Father's actions during the assassination attempt.
The Brady Foundation, named in honor of the President's Press
Secretary who was seriously wounded in that attempt, is a
private organization founded to assist any needy individual
wounded or killed in an assassination attempt on any senior
Federal official, Presidential candidate or on family members
of the President and Vice President of the United States, and
to provide assistance to that individual's family. Because it
is a private organization, its decisions on whether assistance
is warranted in a particular case are of course its own, and
would depend on its review of all the relevant facts after a
formal application for assistance was submitted. Hence, we
can make no promises about what decision the Foundation would
make if such a formal application were made on behalf of your
family; but officials of the Foundation have indicated to us,
based on their informal review of the materials we submitted,
that it is possible that assistance to your family may be
appropriate under the Foundation's charter.
If you wish to pursue this possibility, the Brady Foundation
official you should contact is James A. Wilderotter, Esquire,
an attorney with the Washington office of the law firm of
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, 1735 Eye Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20006. Mr. Wilderotter is familiar with the terms of the
Foundation's charter, and should be able to provide you or
your attorney with details about what kinds of information the
Foundation would need to consider a request for its assistance
with your Father's medical expenses.
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In closing, I want to emphasize that we fully understand that
your principal concern in this matter is not reimbursement for
any expenses that were incurred, but rather that your Father's
efforts to assist the President -- and how much that meant to
your Father -- be recognized. We also understand, as your
letters make clear, that for various reasons you believe that
members of the President's staff have not been as sensitive to
this as they should.
I hope you will accept our apologies for any acts or omissions
that may have led to such feelings on your part, and would ask
only that you also accept that no member of the President's
staff has ever had any desire or intent to be insensitive to
your Father, his family or the memory of the actions he took
when the President's life was threatened.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
Mrs. Maria Antenucci Bennett
10844 Brunswick Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
CC: James A. Wilderotter, Esquire
bcc: Ms. Maureen Reagan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 5, 1984
Dear Jim:
Enclosed is a copy of the letter we have sent
to Maria Antenucci Bennett, whose Father,
Alfred Antenucci, died earlier this year from
a heart condition that she believes developed
from his efforts to subdue John Hinckley, Jr.
during the assassination attempt.
As we discussed after your informal review of
the materials our office forwarded about this
matter, we have suggested that Mrs. Bennett
contact the Brady Foundation through you,
while representing no more than that it is
"possible" assistance "may be appropriate
under the Foundation's charter."
I want to thank you personally all your help
and courtesy on this matter, which are very
greatly appreciated. With best regards,
Sincerely,
Peter J. Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
James A. Wilderotter, Esquire
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue
1735 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 5, 1984
Dear Mrs. Bennett:
I wanted to advise you of the steps we have taken in response
to your letters and telephone calls about the medical expenses
incurred by your Father, Alfred Antenucci, prior to his death
earlier this year from a heart condition that you believe
developed from his efforts to subdue the President's assailant
during the March 1981 attempt on the President's life.
Although we carefully reviewed not only your letters but all
file materials about your Father, it appears there are simply
no Federal funds (aside, of course, from benefits that might
be provided for by law to any citizen) that would be available
for reimbursement of his medical expenses. We also, however,
asked officials of the James S. Brady Presidential Foundation
to review informally correspondence from you and members of
your family and other materials, such as newspaper articles,
about your Father's actions during the assassination attempt.
The Brady Foundation, named in honor of the President's Press
Secretary who was seriously wounded in that attempt, is a
private organization founded to assist any needy individual
wounded or killed in an assassination attempt on any senior
Federal official, Presidential candidate or on family members
of the President and Vice President of the United States, and
to provide assistance to that individual's family. Because it
is a private organization, its decisions on whether assistance
is warranted in a particular case are of course its own, and
would depend on its review of all the relevant facts after a
formal application for assistance was submitted. Hence, we
can make no promises about what decision the Foundation would
make if such a formal application were made on behalf of your
family; but officials of the Foundation have indicated to us,
based on their informal review of the materials we submitted,
that it is possible that assistance to your family may be
appropriate under the Foundation's charter.
If you wish to pursue this possibility, the Brady Foundation
official you should contact is James A. Wilderotter, Esquire,
an attorney with the Washington office of the law firm of
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, 1735 Eye Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20006. Mr. Wilderotter is familiar with the terms of the
Foundation's charter, and should be able to provide you or
your attorney with details about what kinds of information the
Foundation would need to consider a request for its assistance
with your Father's medical expenses.
-2-
In closing, I want to emphasize that we fully understand that
your principal concern in this matter is not reimbursement for
any expenses that were incurred, but rather that your Father's
efforts to assist the President -- and how much that meant to
your Father -- be recognized. We also understand, as your
letters make clear, that for various reasons you believe that
members of the President's staff have not been as sensitive to
this as they should.
I hope you will accept our apologies for any acts or omissions
that may have led to such feelings on your part, and would ask
only that you also accept that no member of the President's
staff has ever had any desire or intent to be insensitive to
your Father, his family or the memory of the actions he took
when the President's life was threatened.
Sincerely,
f.
Peter J. Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
Mrs. Maria Antenucci Bennett
10844 Brunswick Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
CC: James A. Wilderotter, Esquire
August 8, 1984
Mr. Peter Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
c/o The White House
Old Executive Office Bldg.
Room 115
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Rusthoven:
This letter is in response to our telephone conversation of Friday, August
3, 1984.
The main purpose of my letter to President Reagan was not the money.
The primary reason that my family was so upset was that the recognition
of my Dad was handled so poorly. Many people on the White House staff
made promises to my Dad that were not kept. It was and is still very important
to me and my family that the President see my letter. For it is his life that
my Dad saved, not yours or anybody elses. I feel that the President should
know the events that have occurred over the last three and a half years.
My Father died on May 9, 1984. Five days later we received a letter
addressed to my Father from the President. This letter was written and
postmarked May 10, 1984. I wonder how you, the President, or anyone else
would feel if this happened to a member of your family. We realize that
the letter was sent in good faith and appreciate his concern, however we
feel that the staff of the President should not have handled this matter so
poorly. My Father's death has not yet been properly acknowledged.
You said to me on the phone, that even if the President did see the letter
you would be the one to handle the reply. I am sure that this is true, however,
I feel that the President should see it. If he chooses not to acknowledge us
he has that privilege, but I think it is only fair that he has that choice.
When I wrote the first letter, it was my hope that the President would
somehow recognize my Father's brave, unselfish, and heroic act. My family
has dealt with the President on a personal level and I feel that my letter
should be given this courtesy. After all, it would show some concern for
our feelings.
I hope I have made my feelings clear in this letter and I hope that you
understand my reason for sending this second letter.
Sincerly yours,
Maria arteruce - Bennett
Maria Antenucci-Bennett
10844 Brunswick Rd.
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
Home: (216) 581-0556
Work: (216) 522-7185
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: July 31, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR: James A. Wilderotter
FROM:
PETER J. RUSTHOVEN
Associate Counsel to the President
ACTION:
Please handle/review
For your information
For the files
Please see me
As we discussed
Please return to me for filing
COMMENT: Pl, call (456-6500) if
you have any questions. Thanks
for thing L 10th at this - -
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June 14, 1984
President Ronald W. Reagan
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
My Dad was Alfred Antenucci. As you know, he tackled John
Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The next day when he was in
Georgetown University Hospital, he was visited by a cabinet
member and a staff member of the White House. He was promised
at that time that his medical bills and family expenses would
be paid. As of this date, my parents have paid $28,000.00 in
medical expenses. These bills are a direct result of the
assassination attempt.
My Dad never asked for anything. He thought that if what he
did was appreciated, someone would make sure that he got some-
thing. When he saw the others involved that day get bonuses,
he wondered why he never received anything. He never wanted
anything if it did not come from the heart and in good faith.
He was promised an invitation to the White House to have his
picture taken with you and our family, which included my Dad,
amily, and my daughter and myself.
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in the U.S. District Court in
ten years.
We are very proud of my Dad and the part he played in history.
I know that if he had to do it again, he would do the same
thing in a minute because it was the right thing to do. He
reacted in a split second, and because of it, no one was
killed. He was never publicly acknowledged for this, and he
never knew why.
My Dad may have changed the course of history by preventing
the assassination of the President of the United States
elected in a zero year. This, however, is for history to
judge. I do not want my father's name to be lost in the shuf-
fle of history, and I sincerely hope that you do something to
prevent this.
Mr. President, my Dad was very pleased and honored to have met
you in Chicago in September, 1981, and to have been invited to
the White House by one of your aides for lunch in April, 1982.
We do realize you are a busy man and that you have world bur-
dens to consider. However, you seemed SO concerned when he
was in the hospital, but since his death we have not heard
anything. We can't help but wonder why.
Our lives have never been the same since March 30, 1981, and
now our lives will never be the same without my Dad.
I truly hope you yourself see this letter, and I thank you for
taking the time to read it.
Very truly yours,
Maria antexucce Bexnett
Maria Antenucci Bennett
10844 Brunswick Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
(216) 581-0556
april 29, 1981
mr. President:
enough to speak on Television
It was good to see you feeling
the nation last might we have
en graying for you and the other
ree men that were injured. we
Do grateful that no one was
silled. we also suffered personally
this troumatic experience they
usband was standing in back 8
Timbley. when he realized he was
the one shooting be jumped on his
back and started hitting him to
change his line of fire. He held
in him down until the S.S.
men fell on top of him,
Then be got ont
of the way so
the S.S. men could
be. charge, while he was being
restioned his blood pressure
8 muol QTQ he started
swing uregular heart beats. He
as nucled to Georgetown univ.
ospital He was hysterical and
ind for three days and nights. He
mained in the hospital for ten
up ustie they stabilized his
lood pressure and heart beats. He
much better now least still is
nder heavy medication. He will
irer forget that aftersoon. He is
Business Representative in The
penters usion and was at the
cton for the convention. we agree
its you that this is not a sick
nation, we have received so
many beautiful cards I
letters from people
praying for my
husband. we have
Is benoverulelned. The muses
is Doctors at The hospital were
ni, Russo got in touch with
keeping reporters away from
wonderful working nith him.
eservations for us to come home
and had his office staff make
20 provided transportation to the
inport wish and also kept reporters away
nice, to thank them for being
mr. Ray Donovan was
loved to visit my husband and
esented him with cuff lisks and
the clasp which he will treasure
the rest of his life. my lushard
CS the rest of our family and actions Roses that
his quick thinkings he saved
someone from being killed and
most of are the President.
we cannot bear
another John Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy and
coedy.
Sincerely maitin futher K ing
mr. alfed anterned
and family
Hard-Hat Hero, 68, Proves His Love for America
Hilton with the TV cameras
/ Belted That Creep When He Started
and news people. Right next
to me stood this weird-looking
Shooting at Our President
educate my kids and build a
guy. He was wearing a long
fine home for my family. I lit-
overcoat buttoned all the way
erally did build my home with
up. His hands were thrust
By ALFRED ANTENUCCI
my own hands in a suburb of
deep in his pockets. He
I was roaring curses as I crushed my knee
Cleveland, Ohio.
needed a haircut, and I re-
into the cowardly neck of would-be assassin John
I'm the president of the
member thinking, "Gee, this
Hinckley Jr. Seconds earlier I had clubbed him to
Carpenter's Union Local 1750
guy's neck is dirty."
in Cleveland. I was in Wash-
Suddenly, my attention was
the ground with my bare fists as he pumped a
ington, D.C., on the day of the
diverted to the door of the
barrage of shots at our beloved President outside
assassination attempt, at-
Hilton. The President came
the Washington Hilton
tending the annual Building
out. You all remember what
Hotel.
own bootstraps, from shoe-
shine boy to union boss, in the
and Construction Trades Con-
happened next.
ALFRED ANTENUCCI
I'm in love with Ameri-
vention at the Hilton.
In a flash I saw a gun ap-
American tradition. My dad
ca. And when this creep
was an immigrant from Italy.
I missed President Rea-
pear in Hinckley's fists. He
Reagan Himself
Hinckley, who was stand-
gan's speech at the hotel, but I
held it with two hands and
I fought and worked my
wanted to get a look at him
fired off the first shot. I raised
ing next to me, began fir-
and was waiting outside the
both my fists above my head
Called to Thank
way up from the bottom to
ing, I did what any red-
and clubbed them down on
blooded American would
the back of Hinckley's head. I
Me Personally
do for his President and
heard another shot and I kept
battering him.
It's one of my goals to im-
country.
I belted him!
With each blow, Hinckley
press upon our citizens that
sank lower and kept firing. He
it's vital we all help each oth-
I hammered him to the
was crouched between my
er."
ground as he sprayed the
legs when the Secret Service
How do I feel about it?
President and his men with
bullets.
men piled on.
My heart goes out to the
I was raging mad. America
Hinckley family - most of all
I was right in the middle of
that crush of Secret Service
belongs to each and every one
to Hinckley's mom. I know
of us. We're free. We can elect
how it feels to be a parent. I
agents and police you saw on
our leaders and throw them
have a son who's a golf pro
TV immediately after the as-
out. We can say what we want
and a daughter who is a fed-
sassination attempt. We were
and believe what we want.
eral jury commissioner in
all on top of Hinckley.
After I got out of the hospi-
Cleveland. I have three lovely
I landed in the hospital for
tal, President Reagan him-
grandchildren.
10 days with high blood pres-
self called to say thanks per-
I'm proud that me, the son
sure and an irregular heart-
sonally. It was the biggest
of an immigrant, was able to
beat - but I'd do it again.
thrill of my life. The Presi-
I'm 68 years old. I'm only
provide a good life for my
dent said, "Thank you for the
family.
5 feet 2 inches tall, but for
courageous action you took
our President and America
We have a system in this
outside the Hilton. We need
I'd fight an army of John
country whereby the poorest
more guys like you around.
kid on the block can become
Hinckley Juniors.
MOMENTS after shots were fired at President, Ante-
What you did was brave. You
I pulled myself up by my
President. I'm proud to be
nucci and assailant were under this police pile-up.
had 110 thought for yourself.
American.
0
People
By PHIL ROURA and TOM POSTER
Carpenter who saved Reagan waits for OF 'thank-you'
Alfred A. Antenucci is a very disappointed man.
and then suffered what everyone thought was a heart
He sits by the telephone in his kitchen in a suburb of
'Nobody has called (or) has
attack. He was confined to bed for 10 days.
Cleveland, waiting for a call from the White House,
"It wasn't a heart attack, but heart palpitations, an
or at least from a high-ranking presidential alde.
talked to me.'-Al Antenucci
Irregular heartbeat, and I've been on strong medica-
Antenueci believes he is entitled to the call. So do his
tion since," he said. "I'm sick as a dog and weak. The
friends and some Secret Service and FBI agents.
medicine caused terrible diarrhea and the doctors say
Why? Because on March 30, Antenucci was the
they've got to do something, but don't know what."
first person to pounce on John W. Hinckley Jr. as
Sounding as if he was on the verge of tears,
Hinckley allegedly fired six shots at President
Antenucci added: "I'm really upset. You know, I
Reagan. As a result, Antenucci suffered chest pains
would give my life for my President. I remember
that landed him in George Washington University
standing there and seeing that gun. I saw the gun. He
Hospital, the same place Reagan was taken.
was next to me. I'm 68, I can't fight a kid. So I hit him
"I CAN'T BELIEVE this myself, no matter how
on the back of the neck as hard as I could and his
hard I try," Antenucel, a 68-year-old carpenters
gun, which he held with two hands almed right at
union business agent, said in an exclusive Interview
Reagan, came down. He kept shooting with one hand.
with the People Page. "Not a word. Not a sound.
"I WAS TOLD later by hlgh authorities that four
Nobody has called. Nobody has talked to me since I
of the six shots hit the sidewalk and probably one of
was in the hospital. I would give my life to save the
those bullets ricocheted and hit Reagan. I pounded
President. I'm not looking for any honors, but you
him. I tried to break the alm of flre. But there is
would think that there would be somebody who
doubt In my mind now. I have trouble sleeping. I
would say something. Like during Reagan's speech
keep thinking that if I shoved him Instead that I
to Congress. About 23 people came over and said the
could have stopped him. I jumped on him, I was
resident would thank me because It would be his
punching him and wrapped my legs around him.
first public talk. But not a word."
"Then all the Secret Service men jumped on top
Antenucci had attended the AFL-CIO meeting that
of us and they were yelling at me, Get the hell out of
Reagan addressed at the Washington Ililton Hotel
here,' but I couldn't move because my leg was under
March 30, and he was outside the hotel when the
Hinckley. Goil, it seems like It never happened but it
President was shot. After subduing the suspect,
did. I'd do It again. I'd give my life for my President.
Antenueel was Interrogated by FBI agents for hours
UPI
But I feel like nobody cares."
Belli high on plea
Linda to walk plank
Flamboyant Inwyer Melvin Belll, the "King
This one's for the producers of the hit
of Torts," yesterday blasted President Reagan's
musical "The Pirates of Penzance." Sorry,
chief of staff, Ed Meese 3d, for proposing the
folks, but your big star, Linda Ronstadt, la
climination of the Insanity plea In criminal
leaving in early
Man Who Struck Shooting
Suspect Ignored by Reagan
CLEVELAND (UPI)-Labor leader Alfred Antenuc-
ci. who grappled with the man who allegedly shot Pres-
LOS ANGELES TIMES - about May 5 to 15, 1981
ident Reagan and possibly spoiled his aim, said Friday
that he was disappointed the President did not mention
his name in his address to Congress on Tuesday.
Before speaking about his economic package, Reagan
offered tributes to the three other men wounded on
March 30.
Antenucci, the president of Carpenters Union Local
1750, said he would have felt better if the President had
mentioned his name.
"I'm a little disappointed," he said. "I was hoping
(Reagan would say something). but he must have his
reasons."
Standing Next to Suspect
Antenucci, 68. was standing next to John W. Hin-
ckley. the man accused of shooting Reagan, outside the
Washington Hilton. He said he started hitting the sus-
pect on the head after the first shots were fired, and it
may have spoiled the man's aim.
Antenucci was taken to Georgetown University Hos-
pital after he complained of chest pains and shortness of
breath.
During his hospital stay. he was visited by Secretary
of Labor Raymond J. Donovan. and Antenucci said Do-
novan promised him that Reagan would acknowledge
his assistance at some future time.
However, Antenucci said, "I've not even received a
card from anyone.'
PM-REAGAN-SUBDUE 4-1
CLEVELAND LABOR LEADER ILL AFTER GRABBING REAGAN'S ATTACKER
CLEYELAND (UPI) ALFRED ANTENUCCI, HEAD OF THE OHIO BUILDING
TRADES UNION, IS HOSPITALIZED IN WASHINGTON WITH AN IRREGULAR
HEARTBEAT HE SUFFERED A FEW HOURS AFTER HE HELPED TACKLE THE MAN
ACCUSED OF SHOOTING PRESIDENT REAGAN, LABOR OFFICIALS IN CLEVELAND
SAID TODAY.
ANTENUCCI, 68, OF GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OHIO, WAS IN FAIR CONDITION IN
THE CORONARY CARE UNIT AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
ANTENUCCI, HEAD OF THE OHIO AFL-CIO BUILDING TRADES UNION, AND
ANOTHER CLEVELAND-ARER LABOR OFFICIAL, FRANK J. MCNAMARA, 62, WERE
STANDING OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON HILTON HOTEL MONDRY RETERNOON: HOPING
TO SEE THE PRESIDENT WHEN REAGAN WAS SHOT.
ANTENUCCI AND MCNAMARA, PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO STATE BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, HAD JUST ATTENDED THE AFL-CIO TRADE
CONFERENCE THAT REAGAN ADDRESSED BEFORE HE WAS SHOT.
THEY ORIGINALLY PLANNED TO GO GOLFING, BUT STAYED AT THE HOTEL
BECAUSE OF RAIN. THEY TRIED TO GET INSIDE THE HOTEL TO HEAR REAGAN'S
SPEECH, BUT THE DOOR WAS LOCKED.
"WE KNEW THE SPEECH WAS GOING TO BE FINISHED SOON, SO WE STOOD
OUTSIDE, WRITING TO GLIMPSE REAGAN," MCNAMARA SAID.
AS THEY WRITED, ANTENUCCI TOLD HIS SON, DOMINIC, BY TELEPHONE
MONDAY NIGHT, "I SAW 8 YOUNG MAN STANDING IN FRONT OF ME WITH HIS
HANDS IN HIS POCKETS.
"THE NEXT THING I KNEW, HE HAD PULLED A GUN OUT OF HIS POCKET,'
ANTENUCCI SAID. "I SAW THE GUN FIRE TWO SHOTS. MY FIRST REACTION WAS
TO PUNCH HIM. I PUNCHED HIM A COUPLE TIMES."
ANTENUCCI TOLD HIS SON HE JUMPED ON THE ALLEGED GUNMAN, JOHN W.
HINCKLEY, 25, OF EVERGREEN, COLO. IN THE FRACAS THAT FOLLOWED, HE
SAID, HE WAS STRUCK BY ONE OF THE SECRET SERVICE AGENTS TRYING TO
DISARM THE MAN.
MCNAMARA SAID HE WAS STANDING NEAR ANTENUCCI WHEN "THE PRESIDENT
CAME OUT (AND) THIS PUNK STARTED SHOOTING.'
"THAT'S WHEN WE WENT AFTER THE GUY, MCNAMARA SAID. "AL GRABBED
HIM FIRST, AL HAS MORE GUTS THAN ANYBODY ELSE,
"THEN 1 STARTED PUNCHING HIM (THE GUNMAN). 1 HIT HIM SO HARD IN
THE HEAD I WAS LEFT WITH BLOOD ON MY KNUCKLES," HE SRID.
MCNAMARA SRID HE WASN'T AFRAID DURING THE INCIDENT BECAUSE "THINGS
WERE HAPPENING T00 FAST FOR ME TO BE FRIGHTENED,
BOTH MEN WERE QUESTIONED BY THE FBI, AND ANTENUCCI BECAME
EMOTIONALLY UPSET, COMPLAINING OF AN IRREGULAR HEARTBERT, HIS SON
SAID,
HE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BY R SECRET SERVICE
AGENT AND ADMITTED IN THE CORONARY CARE UNIT.
THE TWO MEN HEADED A GROUP OF ABOUT 350 OHIO BUILDING TRADES
PEOPLE ATTENDING THE THREE-DAY CONFERENCE.
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Dear Senator Glenn:
Thank you for your letter to Assistant to the President M. B.
Oglesby, Jr., forwarding the letter you received from Maria
Antenucci Bennett about the medical expenses incurred by her
Father, Alfred Antenucci, prior to his death earlier this year
from a heart condition that she believes developed from his
efforts to subdue the President's assailant during the March
1981 attempt on the President's life.
After carefully reviewing the materials we had received from
Mrs. Bennett and others about his matter, it appeared that
there are simply no Federal funds (aside, of course, from
benefits that might be provided for by law to any citizen)
that would be available for reimbursement of these medical
expenses. We also, however, asked officials of the James S.
Brady Presidential Foundation to review informally information
about Mr. Antenucci's actions during the assassination attempt.
Because the Brady Foundation is a private organization, its
decisions on whether assistance is warranted in a particular
case are of course its own, and would depend on its review of
all the relevant facts after a formal application for assis-
tance was submitted. Hence, we can make no promises about
what decision the Foundation would make if such a formal
application were made on behalf of the Antenucci family.
Officials of the Foundation have indicated to us, however,
based on their informal review of the materials our office
submitted, that it is possible that assistance to the family
may be appropriate under the Foundation's charter.
Accordingly, we have advised Mrs. Bennett of the foregoing and
provided her information about contacting the Foundation. I
hope this letter has helped respond to your concerns, and
appreciate your advising the White House of your interest.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Rusthoven
Associate Counsel to the President
The Honorable John Glenn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
CC: M. B. Oglesby, Jr.
August 3, 1984
Dear Senator Glenn:
Thank you for your recent letter outlining
Marie Antenucci Bennett's concerns regarding
the Administration's actions following her
father's death.
Your special interest is appreciated. Please
know that the appropriate Administration
officials are currently reviewing these
concerns. I have asked that you be notified
as soon as there is any additional information
to relay.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
N. E. Oglesby, Jr.
Assistant to the President
The Honorable John Glenn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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May 14, 1984
Mrs. Jo Ann Antenucci
5387 East 111th Street
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
Nancy and I send our condolences on Mr. Antenucci's
death. May Our Lord console you with His peace and
warm memories of your life together. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you. With our deep sympathy,
RONALD REAGAN
Anne Higgins
456-7610
RR:AVH:KCS:pps
bcc: Jane Davis, Legis. Affs.
JOHN GLENN
232726
COMMITTEES:
OHIO
FOREIGN RELATIONS
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
July 13, 1984
The Honorable M. B. Oglesby
The White House
Congressional Liaison
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Oglesby:
I have been contacted by one of my constituents, Marie
Antenucci Bennett, regarding her late fathers role in subduing
John Hinckley when he attacked the President in 1981.
Mrs. Bennett feels very strongly that certain promises
were made to her father during his hospital stay (he suffered
an irregular heart beat and high blood pressure after helping
subdue Hinckley) and that these promises were never kept. All
of this was explained in a letter from Mrs. Bennett to the
President dated June 14, 1984. Mrs. Bennett has since called
the White House on several occasions regarding her letter because
she feels very emotional about her father and the lack of com-
passion she and her family are receiving from the President.
I would appreciate it if this matter could be thoroughly
reviewed and a written report sent to my office as soon as
feasible.
Thank you for your prompt attention this matter.
Sincerely
John Glenn John Glenn
United States Senator
JG/ds
June 14, 1984
IV#23-968
President Ronald W. Reagan
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
My Dad was Alfred Antenucci. As you know, he tackled John
Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The next day when he was in
Georgetown University Hospital, he was visited by a cabinet
member and a staff member of the White House. He was promised
at that time that his medical bills and family expenses would
be paid. As of this date, my parents have paid $28,000.00 in
medical expenses. These bills are a direct result of the
assassination attempt.
My Dad never asked for anything. Be thought that if what he
did was appreciated, someone would make sure that he got some-
thing. When he saw the others involved that day get bonuses,
he wondered why he never received anything. Re never wanted
anything if it did not cose from the heart and in good faith.
Be was promised an invitation to the White House to have his
picture taken with you and our family, which included my Dad,
my Mom, mydbrother and his family, and my daughter and myself.
That was the only thing he ever wanted in recognition of his
heroism. Be was promised many other things that are too
numerous to mention. However, when promises are made, they
should be fulfilled. When you take someone at their word, you
expect these promises to be kept. He often wondered why they
were not.
My Dad died on May 9, 1984. He died of an irregular heart-
beat. Be never had an irregular heartbeat or any other heart
problems before March 30, 1981. The shooting upset him so
much that he could hardly bear it. He suffered BQ much in the
last three years.
He was & proud American - proud President and his
country, and this pride he passed down to his children. I
have been a federal employee in the U.S. District Court in
Cleveland, Ohio, for the past ten years.
We are very proud of my Dad and the part he played in history.
I know that if he had to do it again, he would do the same
thing in a minute because it was the right thing to do. He
reacted in a split second, and because of it, no one was
killed. He was never publicly acknowledged for this, and he
never knew why.
My Dad may have changed the course of history by preventing
the assassination of the President of the United States
elected in a zero year. This, however, is for history to
judge. I do not want my father's name to be lost in the shuf-
fle of history, and I sincerely hope that you do something to
prevent this.
Mr. President, my Dad was very pleased and honored to have met
you in Chicago in September, 1981, and to have been invited to
the White House by one of your aides for lunch in April, 1982.
We do realize you are a busy man and that you have world bur-
dens to consider. However, you seemed SO concerned when he
was in the hospital, but since his death we have not heard
anything. We can't help but wonder why.
Our lives have never been the same since March 30, 1981, and
now our lives will never be the same without my Dad.
I truly hope you yourself see this letter, and I thank you for
taking the time to read it.
Very truly yours,
Maria antenucce Bennett
Maria Antenucci Bennett
10844 Brunswick Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
(216) 581-0556
RR called Father while Ln Hosh. May 2,'E1
visited by Sec. Fay Donovan 0 R. Domate
aty #9 -2632
Peter Rosteven - 6500
- currently revenuring
action pading info
XX
May 14, 1984
Mrs. Jo Ann Antenucci
5387 East 111th Street
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
Nancy and I send our condolences on Mr. Antenucci's
death. May Our Lord console you with His peace and
warm memories of your life together. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you. With our deep sympathy,
RONALD REAGAN
Anne Higgins
456-7610
RR: AVH KCS :pps
bcc: Jane Davis, Degis. Affs.
JOHN GLENN
232726
COMMITTEES:
OHIO
FOREIGN RELATIONS
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
July 13, 1984
The Honorable M. B. Oglesby
The White House
Congressional Liaison
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Oglesby:
I have been contacted by one of my constituents, Marie
Antenucci Bennett, regarding her late fathers role in subduing
John Hinckley when he attacked the President in 1981.
Mrs. Bennett feels very strongly that certain promises
were made to her father during his hospital stay (he suffered
an irregular heart beat and high blood pressure after helping
subdue Hinckley) and that these promises were never kept. All
of this was explained in a letter from Mrs. Bennett to the
President dated June 14, 1984. Mrs. Bennett has since called
the White House on several occasions regarding her letter because
she feels very emotional about her father and the lack of com-
passion she and her family are receiving from the President.
I would appreciate it if this matter could be thoroughly
reviewed and a written report sent to my office as soon as
feasible.
Thank you for your prompt attention this matter.
Sincerely
John Glenn
United States Senator
JG/ds
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June 14, 1984
ID# ID#236968 236968
President Ronald W. Reagan
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hr. President,
My Dad was Alfred Antenucci. As you know, he tackled John
Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The next day when he was in
Georgetown University Hospital, he was visited by a cabinet
member and a staff member of the White House. He was promised
at that time that his medical bills and family expenses would
be paid. As of this date, my parents have paid $28,000.00 in
medical expenses. These bills are a direct result of the
assassination attempt.
My Dad never asked for anything. Be thought that if what he
did was appreciated, someone would make sure that he got some-
thing. When he saw the others involved that day get bonuses,
he wondered why he never received anything. He never wanted
anything if it did not cose from the heart and in good faith.
He was promised an invitation to the White House to have his
picture taken with you and our family, which included my Dad,
my Nom, my brother and his family, and my daughter and myself.
That was the only thing he ever wanted in recognition of his
heroism. Be was promised many other things that are too
numerous to mention. Bowever, when promises are made, they
should be fulfilled. When you take someone at their word, you
expect these promises to be kept. Be often wondered why they
were not.
My Dad died on May 9, 1984. He died of an irregular heart-
beat. Be never had an irregular heartbeat or any other heart
problems before March 30, 1981. The hooting upset him so
much that he could hardly bear it. He suffered SQ much in the
last three years.
He was & proud American - proud organis President and his
country, and this pride he passed down to his children. I
have been a federal employee in the U.S. District Court in
Cleveland, Ohio, for the past ten years.
We are very proud of my Dad and the part he played in history.
I know that if he had to do it again, he would do the same
thing in a minute because it was the right thing to do. He
reacted in a split second, and because of it, no one was
killed. He was never publicly acknowledged for this, and he
never knew why.
Hy Dad may have changed the course of history by preventing
the assassination of the President of the United States
elected in a zero year. This, however, is for history to
judge. I do not want my father's name to be lost in the shuf-
fle of history, and I sincerely hope that you do something to
prevent this.
Mr. President, my Dad was very pleased and honored to have met
you in Chicago in September, 1981, and to have been invited to
the White House by one of your aides for lunch in April, 1982.
We do realize you are a busy man and that you have world bur-
dens to consider. However, you seemed SQ concerned when he
was in the hospital, but since his death we have not heard
anything. We can't help but wonder why.
Our lives have never been the same since March 30, 1981, and
now our lives will never be the same without my Dad.
I truly hope you yourself ase this letter, and I thank you for
taking the time to read it.
Very truly yours,
Maria anterucce Bernett
Maria Antenucci Bennett
10844 Brunswick Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
(216) 581-0556
RR called Father while in Hssp. May 2,'81
visited by Sec. Pay Donoran 0 R. Bratak
atty #9 - 2632
Peter Rostoven - 6500
- curently reviewing the file,
witsion panding formcoring info
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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TO:
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3/3/20
FROM: MARK WEINBERG
my
White House's
'regrets' stun kin
of shooting hero
By MAIRY JAYN WOGE
ucci's daughter, and his son, Dominic
STAFF WRITER
A. Antenucci, promises made by a
cabinet member and presidential
A White House spokesman said yes-
aides to Antenucci were unmet and
terday any misunderstandings with
recognition for his deed was withheld.
the late Albert A. Antenucci, who
tackled the president's would-be
The promises included a luncheon
assassin in 1981, and his family were
with Reagan at the White House, pay-
regretted.
ment of travel bills for the family
The family said last night they were
while Antenucci was hospitalized in
shocked at the White House response
Georgetown and payment of Anten-
to a Plain Dealer story that detailed
ucci's hospital bills.
their efforts to get recognition for
A copy of the story was delivered to
Antenucci for saving the life of Presi-
the White House with a request for a
dent Reagan.
response. Assistant Press Secretary
Maria Bennett, Antenucci's daugh-
Mark Weinberg issued the following
ter, said she and her mother, JoAnn
statement:
Antenucci, believed the response
"The president communicated his
"misses the entire point of the PD
appreciation to Mr. Antennuci on sev-
story." It was published Sunday.
eral occasions, including by telephone
Antenucci, a carpenter union offi-
and by letter. He sympathizes with the
cial, punched and jumped on John W.
family's loss.
Hinckley Jr. when Hinckley began fir-
ing at President Reagan in front of a
"At the president's direction, mem-
Washington hotel March 30, 1981.
bers of the White House staff looked
into whether it would be possible for
Antenucci had heart palpitations
federal funds to be used for reim-
after the encounter and was taken to
bursement of some of the expenses
Georgetown University Hospital.
(the family) bore during Mr. Anten-
He died of the ailment in May 1984.
ucci's illness. Unfortunately, federal
According to interviews with Anten-
funds are not available for that pur-
pose, and it was suggested that the
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CONTINUED ON PAGE 14-A
Hero's kin
FROM PAGE 1-A
Antenucci family contact the James
Brady Presidential Foundation to see
if funds might be available through
that organization.
"If there are any misunderstand-
ings, we naturally regret them."
"The president probably did not
even read the article," Bennett said.
"He is not that insensitive. All we
want is recognition for my father."