Secrets Of The Secret Service: The History And ... [NEW]

Contrary to popular belief, the Secret Service was not created to protect presidents. Established on , its primary goal was to save the American economy from collapse.

: After the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901, Congress informally requested the Secret Service take over presidential security. Secrets of the Secret Service: The History and ...

: By the end of the Civil War, nearly one-third to one-half of all U.S. currency in circulation was counterfeit. Contrary to popular belief, the Secret Service was

: Originally a bureau within the Department of the Treasury , agents focused on raiding counterfeit coin operations and investigating financial fraud. The Shift to Protection : By the end of the Civil War,

: Over the century, protection grew to include the President-elect (1908), the immediate family (1917), and eventually former presidents and visiting world leaders. 150+ Years of History - Secret Service

: Full-time responsibility was assumed in 1902, starting with just two agents assigned to the White House Detail.