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Sue Ann Baker

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in Oak Ridge, The United States

June 27

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In 1968, with a degree from Ohio University under her belt and all her worldly belongings in a trailer, Sue Ann set off for Washington, DC to start her career as a…what? She had no life plan and was just happy to find work, finally embracing the exciting world of law enforcement as a DC cop earning $8000 a year. In her book Behind the Shades, she describes her journey from DC cop to becoming one of the first five female agents in the elite US Secret Service in 1971. During the 1972 presidential campaign she crisscrossed the county protecting presidential hopeful Shirley Chisholm and Senator George McGovern’s wife, Eleanor. A thirteen day, ten country trip to the Middle East with the Secretary of the Treasury, William Simon and his wife, was ...more

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Sue Ann Baker I am currently working on launching my speaking career in hopes of inspiring people to be fearless enough to grab an unexpected opportunity, even if t…moreI am currently working on launching my speaking career in hopes of inspiring people to be fearless enough to grab an unexpected opportunity, even if they don't know where it might take them. All of us first five female Secret Service agents grabbed an opportunity, and we made history and a difference. (less)

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Sue Ann Baker I woke up one morning to realize that I was much closer to death than to birth. If I was ever going to record history and leave a legacy, I'd better g…moreI woke up one morning to realize that I was much closer to death than to birth. If I was ever going to record history and leave a legacy, I'd better get with it, and write the book people have told me for years I should write. I had recently retired and no longer had any excuses. I had the time, and questionably the talent. I can do this, I thought. I can do this. (less)

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	Behind the Shades: A Female Secret Service Agent's True Story 3.84 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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