Betty Ford
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An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford-- číst celé
Lisa McCubbin Boeken
Lisa McCubbin is de schrijfster of coauteur van vier New York Times-bestsellers. Als bekroond journaliste was ze nieuwslezer en verslaggever voor televisie en bracht ze meer dan vijf jaar door in het Midden-Oosten als freelance schrijfster. Haar werk, dat vaak put uit haar uitgebreide journalistieke ervaring, biedt diepgaande inzichten in de levens en gebeurtenissen die de Amerikaanse geschiedenis hebben gevormd. McCubbins vermogen om meeslepende verhalen uit zowel het verleden als het heden te brengen, maakt haar een belangrijke stem in de literatuur.
Originally published in hardcover in 2016 by Gallery Books.
Documents the events leading up to and following the assassination of the thirty-fifth president as revealed by the Secret Service agents who were present, in an account that also draws on letters written by Jackie Kennedy in the immediate aftermath and other previously undisclosed sources.
The Kennedy Detail
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The Secret Service, an elite team dedicated to protecting the president of the United States, faced an unimaginable failure on November 22, 1963, forever altering the nation. For the first time, a member of JFK's detail shares the inside story of the assassination and its profound aftermath. This account reflects dedication, courage, and loss, drawing on memories from fellow agents. The author portrays the vibrant, crowd-loving president who often defied security protocols, plunging into enthusiastic crowds. He details the meticulous planning for JFK's Texas visit and the agents' mounting concerns during the trip, compounded by long hours and little rest. The first lady, making her first political appearance after a personal tragedy, adds another layer of complexity. Vivid scenes emerge from the Kennedy detail: JFK's last words to his son before leaving Washington, the decision to use an open convertible due to sudden weather changes, and Mrs. Kennedy's harrowing moments outside a Dallas hospital. The narrative also captures the agents' immediate response to the president's death and their dismay at Jackie’s public mourning. Ultimately, this story reveals the emotional toll on the agents, their bonds, and the impact of conspiracy theories on their lives, providing a poignant look at heroism and heartbreak surrounding JFK's assassination.
Oczekiwała tylko tego, czego jej zaofiarować nie mógł: prywatności jej i jej dzieci. On zwracał się do niej per „pani Kennedy”. Ona do niego per „panie Hill”. Clint Hill, funkcjonariusz Secret Service, ochraniał słynną Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy od 1960 do 1964 roku. To nie była zwykła służba.... číst celé