Honoring the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, images from those tragic few days in 1963 continue to captivate. The unforgettable moment of the President’s Secret Service agent, Clint Hill, jumping onto the back of the presidential limousine to shield President Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy is etched in history.
From personalizing interactions with each of his agents to the fateful day of the assassination, Kennedy’s presidency stood out to Hill. The motorcade in Dallas journeyed through Dealey Plaza, where Hill quickly realized that the loud noise heard was not just a harmless sound, it was a gunshot. In a split second, Hill leaped onto the back of the presidential limousine to protect the President and the First Lady as they sped towards the hospital.
After the assassination, Hill grappled with guilt, struggling to come to terms with the events that unfolded that day. Seeking counseling was not an option in those days, and his emotional state led to ongoing health issues that prompted his retirement from the Secret Service. Despite the consistent praise as a hero, Hill still finds it hard to acknowledge, feeling remorse over what he believes he could have done differently. He opens up about his experience in a 60th-anniversary edition of his book, Five Days in November, and encourages others to find someone they trust to talk about their troubles, stressing the importance of healing through communication.
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