Told movingly by a man who still wishes he could undo it all, Five Days in November is a rare and deeply personal look at the assassination that affected the entire world and changed the United States forever. Hill provides a moment-to-moment narration evoking the feelings and emotions behind the images- clearing up the persistent conspiracy misconceptions along the way. Hill, as Jackie' s guard, experienced those days firsthand. Kennedy' s assassination, Hill recounts his indelible memories of those five days leading up to, and after, that tragic day in November 1963. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of President John F. Even now, decades after JFK' s presidency, the public continues to be fascinated with the Kennedys- America' s royal family. Clint Hill will forever be remembered as the lone secret service agent who jumped onto the car after President Kennedy was shot, clinging to its sides as it sped toward the hospital. Kennedy and Me share the stories behind the five infamous, tragic days surrounding JFK' s assassination, published in remembrance of the beloved president on the fiftieth anniversary of his death. Lisa McCubbin, co-author of Five Days in November, answers questions from the crowd.The New York Times bestselling authors of Mrs. In an era before personal computers, cell phones and social media, Americans were. such as FIVE DAYS IN NOVEMBER, focus on a singular account. Thanks to the underwriting of SIUE, corporations, foundations and individual donors, tickets are often discounted as much as 50 percent.įormer Secret Service Agent Clint Hill speaks during “Five Days in November: A Multimedia Presentation with Clint Hill.” The presentation was based on the book, Five Days in November, which he co-wrote with Lisa McCubbin. Now Secret Service Agent Clint Hill commemorates the 50th anniversary of the tragedy with a book containing more than 150 photos, each accompanied by Hill’s insider account of those terrible days. Each season, thought-provoking speakers inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.

For more than 33 years, SIUE’s Arts & Issues series has highlighted some of the world’s finest artists. The Arts & Issues series brings artistic excellence to the SIUE campus through an eclectic blend of speakers and performers. “Clint Hill is a true American hero, and we were honored to have him on campus.” “To have someone on campus who was an eyewitness and a participant in one of the most tragic events in American history – an event that changed the course of history – was a great opportunity for SIUE,” said Grant Andree, director of the Arts & Issues series. The presentation was in observance of the 54 th anniversary of the assassination of Kennedy, which occurred on Nov. “Five Days in November: A Multimedia Presentation with Clint Hill,” based on the book Five Days in November written by Hill and McCubbin, included rare slides and video footage following the assassination of President John F. 7 to hear the riveting Arts & Issues presentation of former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin. More than 800 people packed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Meridian Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.

Five Days in November by Clint Hill