Behind the Shield: The Triumphs and Failures of the Secret Service
Wm Hunter
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Dive deep into the world of America's most elite and secretive law enforcement agency with Behind the Shield. This gripping account reveals the triumphs, failures, and untold stories of the U.S. Secret Service, the organization tasked with protecting the nation’s leaders and safeguarding national security. Explore the hidden side of this legendary agency, from its origins as a financial crime-fighting unit to its evolution into the prestigious force charged with the protection of presidents, vice presidents, and other high-profile figures. In Behind the Shield, you’ll uncover: The daring successes of the Secret Service in preventing major threats and attacks. The shocking failures and moments of vulnerability that challenged the agency's reputation. The high-stakes missions, covert operations, and behind-the-scenes strategies that have shaped the course of history. Personal stories from agents who risk their lives daily to protect America's leaders. From the heroic protection during times of crisis to the hidden dangers of their work, Behind the Shield offers an inside look at the complex and often perilous world of the U.S. Secret Service. If you’re fascinated by government agencies, security operations, and true stories of courage and conflict, this book is a must-read.
Duration - 2h 27m.
Author - Wm Hunter.
Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 JANET NAVARRO ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Dive deep into the world of America's most elite and secretive law enforcement agency with Behind the Shield. This gripping account reveals the triumphs, failures, and untold stories of the U.S. Secret Service, the organization tasked with protecting the nation’s leaders and safeguarding national security. Explore the hidden side of this legendary agency, from its origins as a financial crime-fighting unit to its evolution into the prestigious force charged with the protection of presidents, vice presidents, and other high-profile figures. In Behind the Shield, you’ll uncover: The daring successes of the Secret Service in preventing major threats and attacks. The shocking failures and moments of vulnerability that challenged the agency's reputation. The high-stakes missions, covert operations, and behind-the-scenes strategies that have shaped the course of history. Personal stories from agents who risk their lives daily to protect America's leaders. From the heroic protection during times of crisis to the hidden dangers of their work, Behind the Shield offers an inside look at the complex and often perilous world of the U.S. Secret Service. If you’re fascinated by government agencies, security operations, and true stories of courage and conflict, this book is a must-read. Duration - 2h 27m. Author - Wm Hunter. Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 JANET NAVARRO ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Birth of the Secret Service 4
Duration:00:00:04
A Precedent for Protection 4
Duration:00:02:53
The Presidential Succession Act 6
Duration:00:02:31
The Original Mission 7
Duration:00:02:12
The First Agents 9
Duration:00:02:29
Chapter 2: The Assassination of President Lincoln 12
Duration:00:00:05
The Aftermath 12
Duration:00:02:19
The Search for the Conspirators 13
Duration:00:02:33
The Trial and Execution 15
Duration:00:02:48
The Impact on the Secret Service 17
Duration:00:03:57
Chapter 3: The Age of Industrialization and Assassination 21
Duration:00:00:06
The Great Wave of Immigration 21
Duration:00:03:00
Urbanization and Social Unrest 23
Duration:00:04:23
The Gilded Age 26
Duration:00:03:45
The Anarchist Threat 28
Duration:00:05:09
Chapter 4: The Birth of the Modern Secret Service 32
Duration:00:00:05
The Palmer Raids 32
Duration:00:02:47
The Bureau of Investigation 34
Duration:00:02:53
The National Security Act 36
Duration:00:02:41
The Transfer of Authority 37
Duration:00:03:41
Chapter 5: Protecting the President in the 20th Century 41
Duration:00:00:05
The Kennedy Assassination 41
Duration:00:02:35
The Johnson Years 43
Duration:00:03:50
The Reagan Assassination Attempt 45
Duration:00:04:00
The Bush Years 48
Duration:00:03:48
Chapter 6: The Secret Service in the Digital Age 52
Duration:00:00:05
The Rise of Terrorism 52
Duration:00:02:51
The Internet and Social Media 54
Duration:00:02:29
Cyber Attacks 55
Duration:00:02:47
The Importance of Cyber Security 57
Duration:00:03:29
Chapter 7: Protecting the First Family 60
Duration:00:00:04
The Role of the First Lady 60
Duration:00:03:30
The Children of the President 62
Duration:00:02:21
The Challenges of Family Protection 64
Duration:00:02:48
The Impact on Family Life 66
Duration:00:02:14
Chapter 8: The Secret Service Today 68
Duration:00:00:04
The Organizational Structure 68
Duration:00:02:31
The Training and Recruitment Process 69
Duration:00:04:04
The Code of Conduct 72
Duration:00:03:26
The Relationship with the Media 75
Duration:00:02:42
Chapter 9: The Triumphs of the Secret Service 77
Duration:00:00:04
The Successful Protection of Presidents 77
Duration:00:02:20
The Prevention of Terrorist Attacks 78
Duration:00:02:33
The Recovery of Kidnapped Victims 80
Duration:00:02:30
The Role in International Investigations 82
Duration:00:02:44
Chapter 10: The Failures of the Secret Service 84
Duration:00:00:04
The Assassination of President McKinley 84
Duration:00:02:28
The White House Intrusion 85
Duration:00:02:27
The Kennedy Assassination 87
Duration:00:02:28
The Reagan Assassination Attempt 89
Duration:00:04:07
Chapter 11: Lessons Learned from the Secret Service 93
Duration:00:00:05
The Importance of Intelligence Gathering 93
Duration:00:03:19
The Need for Constant Vigilance 95
Duration:00:02:39
The Value of Inter-Agency Cooperation 96
Duration:00:03:02
The Role of Public Support 98
Duration:00:03:09
Chapter 12: The Secret Service in the Future 102
Duration:00:00:04
The Evolving Threat Landscape 102
Duration:00:03:17
The Challenges of Global Security 104
Duration:00:04:32
The Role of Technology in Protection 107
Duration:00:03:17
The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships 109
Duration:00:02:41