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Leslie Coffelt was the Secret Service officer on duty in a guard booth outside Blair House. He was mortally wounded by Griselio Torresola but managed to kill Torresola before succumbing. He is the only Secret Service agent ever to die in defense of the president.
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast." For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here. For our educational resource about transportation and the White House, click here. This video was produced in partnership with UNTOLD. Untold is a project of
Featuring The Honorable Capricia Marshall, Ambassador Stuart Holliday, and Matthew Wendel