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 which 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. “It was an honor to catch a glimpse of Clint Hill’s riveting life, as he shared many heartfelt experiences during his career as the first lady’s secret service agent.”
Hill spoke to a captivated crowd about his past experiences while protecting one of the world’s most iconic families. Hill acted as primary Secret Service agent to Jackie Kennedy from her first days in the White House through the tragic assassination of her husband on November 22, 1963. Hill became a part of history when he threw his body over President John F. Kenney and the first lady – hoping to spare their lives by possibly sacrificing his own. Hill’s extraordinary and heroic interactions with the first lady and President John F. Kennedy were recently recognized in an exclusive article featured in People Magazine. Hill and McCubbin most recently collaborated on their latest book, “FIVE PRESIDENTS: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford.” With a unique insider’s perspective, Hill sheds new light on the character and personality of these five Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford, revealing their humanity in the face of grave decisions. The newly-released book is quickly gaining national attention and positive reviews.
The Buckingham is proud to host remarkable individuals in its Red Carpet Speaker Series, such as “Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Interview with Clint Hill.” The Red Carpet Speaker Series provides residents and guests with unique and often once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet renowned individuals and hear inspirational and stimulating presentations. The speaker series is a dynamic part of the Masterpiece Living® Programphilosophy that is incorporated throughout the community. The philosophy encourages continual learning and promotes a healthy lifestyle in all regards – physical, emotional, social and spiritual.
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ABOUT THE BUCKINGHAM
The Buckingham, a Masterpiece Living Centers for Successful Aging certified community, is Houston’s premier life care senior living community located in the heart of the Memorial neighborhood. Situated on a 17-acre site along Buffalo Bayou at 8580 Woodway Drive, The Buckingham offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site at The Plaza at The Buckingham. The community features 204 independent living residences; 43 private assisted living apartments; 16 private memory support apartments; and 60 private skilled nursing suites.
The Buckingham is currently undergoing a $72 million expansion that will add 183 new residences, including 106 independent living apartment homes, 27 assisted living suites, 18 memory care residences and 32 private skilled nursing rooms. The new independent living apartment homes will be offered in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
The Buckingham is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit senior living community sponsored by Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), a Texas-based nonprofit organization that sponsors sister communities Edgemere in Dallas, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, The Stayton at Museum Way in Fort Worth, Mirador in Corpus Christi and The Barrington of Carmel in Indianapolis. For information visit www.buckinghamhouston.com, or call (832) 426-1372.
