Jerry Parr "In the Secret Service"
November 11, 2013
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as posted by the channelParr was the lead agent on the scene when John Hinckley shot Reagan, and he has been credited with saving the president's life. This is only one of the stories the retired secret service man has to tell, and his memoir puts this suspenseful episode into a context of extensive travel, meticulous advance work, and family stress—as well as the deeper rewards of doing an important job well.
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