Iran-Contra Day
"I personally know he did intend to invoke the amendment, and he conveyed that to all of his staff and it was conveyed to the VP as well as the President of the Senate. He was also very firm in his wish not to create a precedent binding his successor."
- White House Counsel Fred Fielding
On July 13, 1985, President Ronald Reagan underwent surgery to remove cancerous polyps from his colon. Prior to undergoing surgery, he transmitted a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O'Neill and President pro tempore of the Senate Strom Thurmond declaring his incapacity.
Vice President George H. W. Bush then acted as President from 11:28 until 19:22, when Reagan transmitted a second letter to resume the powers and duties of the office.
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