A Day in the Life of a U.S. Secret Service Agent: Protecting Power From the Inside

Presented by: Steve Stratton
Categories: Government | Writing

What was it really like to serve in the U.S. Secret Service before the modern era of technology and surveillance? Former agent Steve Stratton shares firsthand experiences from his service in the 1970s and 1980s, offering insight into daily operations, high stakes assignments, and the challenges of protecting national leaders. This session gives writers rare perspective on a world few ever see from the inside.

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