Gerald Blaine

Captivating, interesting and worth time spent reading this story from the perspective of the secret service men, many of whom were impacted by the assignation of President John F. Kennedy on a fateful day of November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas.

Clint Hill was forever haunted by the fact if he would have been able to run a few seconds faster, he could have made it to the limo containing the President. He then would have taken the second and third bullets shot from the book depository, and the President would live.

Well written, and of important note is the fact that it was JFK who told the agents to give a wide berth in following or surrounding the cars. Kennedy believed that he was not particularly liked in Texas, and thus wanted to be visible to those watching the President.

This was the first time Jackie Kennedy accompanied her husband on a tour. In detail, we learn of her bravery in accompanying her husband into the hospital, holding his head and in shock, praying for the best outcome.

This is the story of before, during and after. The impact on the nation and the ensuing far-fetched manifold conspiracy theories as well as those who believe they failed to protect the President, is told in a clear, undramatic fashion.… (mer)

Absolutely fabulous. These agents truly give their whole lives to the job of protecting the President and his family. This book starts from a few weeks before the assassination to many years after it. Their story brings you closer to every member of JFK's immediate family. I found out personal details that I was not aware of that added to much to my view of their live. This book takes you to the heart of Dealy Plaza and puts you right in the heart of the assassination. A great history of the JFK and his family and a great history of the Secret Service.… (mer)