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THE SECRET SERVICE. An elite team of men who share a single mission to protect the president of the United States. On November 22, 1963, these men failedand a country would never be the same. Now, for the first time, a member of JFKs Secret Service detail reveals the inside story of the assassination, the weeks and days that led to it and its heartrending aftermath. This extraordinary book is a moving, intimate portrait of dedication, courage, and loss. Drawing on the memories of his fellow agents, Jerry Blaine captures the energetic, crowd-loving young president, who banned agents from his car and often plunged into raucous crowds with little warning. He describes the careful planning that went into JFKs Texas swing, the worries and concerns that agents, working long hours with little food or rest, had during the trip.