Lincoln and the secret service

[LincolnMan]

The Secret Service was created in 1864, and as Laurie mentions, it started out to thwart counterfeiting. It wouldn't be until two more president were assassinated when they would be assigned to the protection of the president.

Which is an interesting historical fact in light of the old tv series The Wild Wild West (which I loved)- Agents Jim West and Artemis Gordon serve to protect President Grant- an "oops" for sure. Remember the evil Dr. Loveless? I understand Robert Conrad is still alive, but the others are gone.