Clint Hill
Clint Hill was a dedicated Secret Service agent best known for his heroic actions on November 22, 1963, when he attempted to shield President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the assassination attempt in Dallas. Born in Larimore, North Dakota, Hill served under five U.S. presidents and was recognized for his unwavering commitment to public service. His courageous leap to protect the Kennedys became an iconic image of that tragic day. Despite his bravery, Hill struggled with the trauma of the event, expressing regret for not being able to save the president. He retired at the age of 43 due to post-traumatic stress disorder but remained a respected figure in the Secret Service until his passing at the age of 93.
Born on Jan 01, 1930 (95 years old)
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Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent who leapt onto Kennedy’s car during the assassination.
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Clint Hill was the secret service agent who jumped onto the back of President John F. Kennedy's limousine during his assassination to save the life of his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie).
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Clint Hill was the first to jump onto President John F. Kennedy's limousine to protect him from the assassin's bullets.
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Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent who leaped onto the back of President John F. Kennedy’s limousine after the president was shot.
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Clint Hill saved the life of first lady Jackie Kennedy.
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Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent who attempted to save President John F. Kennedy during his assassination.
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Ireland:
Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent who tried to shield the mortally wounded president John F. Kennedy during the assassination.
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Belarus:
Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent who protected Jacqueline Kennedy during the assassination attempt by Lee Harvey Oswald.
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Clint Hill was a former secret agent who protected First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Clint Hill was a former secret service agent who protected Jacqueline Kennedy during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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