Enjoyed the story about Sam Kinney very much. Definitely an unsung hero. I remember that time as if it happened last week. Always appreciate your columns.
Thank you Richard for Iowa angles to the history of the JFK assassination (my only memory of 5th grade). Another person in the story was Dr. Earl Rose, who was the coroner who should have conducted the autopsy on JFK (the president's remains were taken to Bethesda Naval Base for examination). Dr. Rose stated that the chain of evidence was broken and that fostered conspiracy theories. Dr. Rose came to the University of Iowa to work on the medical and law school staff. He believed the Warren Commission Report and left us with this quote: "Truth is the best weapon you have against conspiracy theories and lies." I concur that the release of the JFK information is another flood the zone method of distraction aka red herring (old term for historians). as Trump and company implement Project 2025.
A great story, Richard. Thank you. It surely sounds like Mr Kinney was a good person, committed to doing what is right. Secret Service agents must get to know very well the Presidents they protect. I imagine it is the spirit and honor of the job, if not an actual contractual obligation, to not publicize their own assessment of the character of those they protect, even after retiring. It would be immensely fascinating, however, to learn what they truly have observed and do think. I can imagine extreme dedication to someone they totally admire and respect. How difficult it must be if that person is the complete opposite. In the present day, is it possible that corrupt, mean spirited and narcissistic Trump could be decent and ingratiating to those sworn to protect him? Janus-faced for Trump would not be unimaginable.
Enjoyed the story about Sam Kinney very much. Definitely an unsung hero. I remember that time as if it happened last week. Always appreciate your columns.
Wow, Richard. Thank you for telling us about Mr. Kinney. He was one more unsung hero among us.
What a wonderful historical and human record. I do hope readers click through and read the linked story from the Palm Beach Record also.
Thank you Richard for Iowa angles to the history of the JFK assassination (my only memory of 5th grade). Another person in the story was Dr. Earl Rose, who was the coroner who should have conducted the autopsy on JFK (the president's remains were taken to Bethesda Naval Base for examination). Dr. Rose stated that the chain of evidence was broken and that fostered conspiracy theories. Dr. Rose came to the University of Iowa to work on the medical and law school staff. He believed the Warren Commission Report and left us with this quote: "Truth is the best weapon you have against conspiracy theories and lies." I concur that the release of the JFK information is another flood the zone method of distraction aka red herring (old term for historians). as Trump and company implement Project 2025.
A great story, Richard. Thank you. It surely sounds like Mr Kinney was a good person, committed to doing what is right. Secret Service agents must get to know very well the Presidents they protect. I imagine it is the spirit and honor of the job, if not an actual contractual obligation, to not publicize their own assessment of the character of those they protect, even after retiring. It would be immensely fascinating, however, to learn what they truly have observed and do think. I can imagine extreme dedication to someone they totally admire and respect. How difficult it must be if that person is the complete opposite. In the present day, is it possible that corrupt, mean spirited and narcissistic Trump could be decent and ingratiating to those sworn to protect him? Janus-faced for Trump would not be unimaginable.