The Echo

Abraham Bolden visits Florida A&M University

Former Secret Service bodyguard to speak at FAMU



By Angeline J. Taylor
Democrat Staff Writer



Abraham Bolden said he was asked to work as a Secret Service bodyguard by U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Today, he will share his experiences as the first black man in the job with students at FAMU's business school.



Bolden is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. in Room G12 in the North building of FAMU's School of Business & Industry on Gamble Street.


First African-American Presidential Secret Service Agent Speaks at FAMU
Reporter: Tara Herrschaft


Abraham Bolden, the first African-American presidential Secret Service agent, came to speak about the struggles he faced as a minority. While on campus, Bolden shared his own stories from decades ago-- and passed along important messages for the future generation. "Have faith in justice and to do right by one another. And to always try to respect one another - that's the main thing I'm trying to get across to people," said Bolden. "I've learned that in his story you can find a lot of inspiration and that's something that I've definitely found today. From his story," said William Miller, a graduate student at FAMU.


Bolden was appointed by John F. Kennedy and gave his insight into the assassination of the president. He went on to say that he was disturbed by the LACK of protection for the President. Bolden is the author of "The Echo from Dealey Plaza," and his son is a professor at FAMU.



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posted by A W. Bolden @ 4/24/2008 11:14:00 PM