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Jackie Kennedy’s Secret Service agent speaks at Buckingham event

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Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill recently recounted his daily interactio­ns and experience­s as a first-hand witness to Jackie Kennedy’s life in a special presentati­on that featured discussion­s about

his book, Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Interview with Clint Hill.

The book is co-authored by Lisa McCubbin, New York Times best-selling author and former news anchor. McCubbin interviewe­d Hill in a presentati­on hosted by The Buckingham, an SQLC retirement community, taking guests on a journey through history, complete with photos, videos and stories about the former first lady who fascinated the world.

“Clint Hill’s emotional and moving presentati­on captivated the audience,” said Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham.

Hill spoke to an interested crowd about his past experience­s while protecting one of the world’s most iconic families. Hill acted as primary Secret Service agent to Jackie from her first days in the White House through the tragic assassinat­ion of her husband on Nov. 22, 1963. Hill became a part of history when he threw his body over President John F. Kennedy and the first lady — hoping to spare their lives by possibly sacrificin­g his own.

The Buckingham’s Red Carpet Speaker Series provides residents and guests opportunit­ies to meet renowned individual­s and hear inspiratio­nal and stimulatin­g presentati­ons. The speaker series is a part of the Masterpiec­e Living Program philosophy that is incorporat­ed throughout the community. The philosophy encourages continual learning and promotes a healthy lifestyle in all regards — physical, emotional, social and spiritual.

For more informatio­n, visit www.buckingham­houston.com, or call 832426-1372.

 ?? Photo courtesy of Bruce Bennett ?? At the event were Cathy Lightfoot, marketing director of The Buckingham; Lisa McCubbin, New York Times best-selling author; Clint Hill, retired Secret Service agent; and Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Bennett At the event were Cathy Lightfoot, marketing director of The Buckingham; Lisa McCubbin, New York Times best-selling author; Clint Hill, retired Secret Service agent; and Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham.

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