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About the Book The Kennedy Detail
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"The Kennedy Detail is the true story of the critical events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, told for the first time, from the perspective of the Secret Service agents who had a front row seat to one of America’s greatest tragedies."
About the Author Gerald Blaine
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"Jerry Blaine is a former U.S. Secret Service Agent and one of the country’s leading experts in high-level, high profile security. In 1959, Jerry Blaine was hired as a Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, and was handpicked to serve on the elite White House Secret Service Detail, the thirty-four man team responsible for protecting President Dwight D. Eisenhower."
The Kennedy Detail, JFK Assassination Story
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"JFK’S Secret Service Agents Reveal the Inside Story of an American Tragedy. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill was just ten feet from President John F. Kennedy, desperately trying to hurl his body in front of the gunfire, when the president’s head exploded before his eyes."
The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (DVD)
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"This 11 hour film series set the standard for a new style of documentary and made a name for Ken Burns. It's a great introduction to one of the most important periods in American history."
Assassination Vacation
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"funny, smart, witty, Sarah Vowell takes you on a whirlwind tour of presidential assassinations. You'll find yourself becoming a history geek too."
Raritan Flag and Banner - Our Catalog
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"The Star Spangled Banner! This is the flag that Francis Scott Key saw when he watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the war of 1812. That sight caused him to write the poem that ultimately became our national anthem. Its the only US flag that had more than 13 stripes - it has 15 stars and 15 stripes, one for each state. You won't see this one often, but it holds a special place in our hist..."
FLAG PLAQUE
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"This awesome plaque is great for Veteran's Day. It is handmade from birch or cedar and handpainted. It celebrates many of the important dates in American history."
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
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"I hated history in school, but it is never so interesting as when Howard Zinn tells it. This is unlike anything you will have learned in school. Fascinating and moving... And Audible.com is a really really wonderful site for audiobooks. I've been a loyal member for years."
