20 Years in the Secret Service

When shots rang out in Dallas on November 22, 1963, U.S. Secret Service Agent Rufus W. Youngblood immediately lunged over the seat of the vice president's car and bravely used his body to shield Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Faced with the unknown, Youngblood maintained this protective position as they sped toward Parkland Hospital. Throughout that fateful day, he vigilantly remained by LBJ’s side to ensure his safety.
Youngblood's memoir includes a firsthand account of the Kennedy assassination, as well as highlights from his twenty-year career in the Secret Service, during which he protected Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. Readers will enjoy Youngblood's behind-the-scenes look at some of the most pivotal events in US history, humorous anecdotes, and descriptions of the complexities, risks, and constant tensions involved in protecting America's chief executive. The updated edition includes an extensive photo collection illustrating his story.