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The United States Secret Service

The United States Secret Service

Bowen, Walter Scott
Neal, Harry Edward
Baughman, Urbanus Edmund

Hardcover

Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1258401940
ISBN13: 9781258401948
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 23 2012
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The United States Secret Service is a comprehensive book written by Walter Scott Bowen that delves into the history, operations, and responsibilities of the agency tasked with protecting the President of the United States and other high-ranking officials. The book provides a detailed overview of the Secret Service's origins as a division of the Treasury Department, its evolution into a full-fledged law enforcement agency, and its current role in safeguarding the nation's leaders and financial systems.Bowen's work covers the Secret Service's most notable cases, including the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. He also explores the agency's involvement in investigating financial crimes, such as counterfeiting and money laundering.The book provides insight into the rigorous training and selection process required to become a Secret Service agent, as well as the daily routines and responsibilities of agents on the job. Bowen also examines the agency's technology and equipment, including its advanced communications systems and bulletproof vehicles.Overall, The United States Secret Service is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a thorough understanding of the agency's history, operations, and vital role in protecting the nation's leaders and financial systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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