Summary:
The book provides a firsthand account of President John F. Kennedy's assassination from the perspective of his Secret Service agents, revealing their experiences, the emotional impact of the event, and their feelings of guilt and responsibility. It offers a detailed narrative of the days leading up to and following the tragedy, based on interviews with the agents who were there to protect the president.
Key points:
1. Humanizing Secret Service: The book portrays JFK's Secret Service agents as dedicated professionals with personal lives and emotions, especially impacted by his assassination.
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