How Long to Read The Story of the U.s. Secret Service

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the U.s. Secret Service?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 12 minutes to read The Story of the U.s. Secret Service by Jack L. Roberts

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In March 1980, U.S. Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy did something no one else has ever done. He took a bullet for the president. The president was Ronald Reagan. Agent McCarthy jumped in front of President Reagan as a young gunman fired six shots in an attempt to kill the president. Due to his heroic action, Agent McCarthy saved President Reagan's life. But this unsung hero never thought that his actions that day were heroic. "I'm glad I got to do what I was trained to do," he later said. He also paid tribute to the other agents who were on the presidential detail that day. "It was a heck of a team effort," he said. Agent McCarthy is just one of the many unsung heroes young readers will learn about in this intriguing history of the U.S. Secret Service. Among other things, readers will discover: - The original purpose of the Secret Service (it was not to protect the president); - How U.S. presidents were protected before the U.S. Secret Service; - The heroic actions of Secret Service agents since 1901; - What U.S. Secret Agent Tim McCarthy did that no other agent has ever done; - How the Secret Service has changed since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Most importantly, readers will learn about a remarkable group of men (and, since 1971, women) who risk their lives every day to protect the president and his family and other government officials. They truly are American's Unsung Heroes.

How long is The Story of the U.s. Secret Service?

The Story of the U.s. Secret Service by Jack L. Roberts is 72 pages long, and a total of 18,144 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 22% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the U.s. Secret Service Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 39 minutes to read The Story of the U.s. Secret Service aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of the U.s. Secret Service?

The Story of the U.s. Secret Service is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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