The Secret Service the Hidden History of an Enigmatic Agency

Language: English

Published by MJF Books, 2004

1567316867 / 9781567316865

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Hardcover, 374 pages in near fine condition with very good dustjacket, light rubbing to jacket. 1st edition, later printing. It's the least known, most misunderstood secret agency of the US. Few know the remarkable story of its origin in 1865- and its original mission- to protect our money. It was not until 1906, 5 years after President McKinley's assassination, that Congress authorized the use of public funds to protect the President. It wasn't till after 1951 after 2 would-be assassins burst into Blair House and fought a blazing gun battle with agents, that Congress permenently authorized and funded the Secret Service to protect the President. After 9/11 the complications of their service has increased.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Title
The Secret Service the Hidden History of an Enigmatic Agency
Author
Philip H. Melanson with Peter F. Stevens
Publisher
MJF Books
Publication year
2004
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1567316867
ISBN 13
9781567316865
Edition
First Edition.
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