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Proclamation Recognizing the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service

Original title: 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service, 2025

July 2, 2025

United States Secret Service Law Enforcement Presidential Proclamation History

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The Frame

What this does

This formally recognizes the historical role and current mission of the Secret Service on its 160th anniversary.

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United States Secret Service employees

The proclamation formally recognizes their service and mission on the agency's 160th anniversary.

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Last recorded activity July 2, 2025.

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a commemorating the 160th anniversary of the United States Secret Service. The document outlines the agency's history from its 1865 origins in currency protection to its current role in protecting national leadership and dignitaries.

Key Facts

The Secret Service was established on April 14, 1865, originally to combat currency counterfeiting.
The agency officially began operations within the Department of the Treasury on July 5, 1865.
The Secret Service was tasked with presidential protection following the 1901 assassination attempt on William McKinley.
The agency currently employs over 8,000 people across more than 150 offices.
President Trump proclaimed July 5, 2025, as the official 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service.

Why It Matters

This formally recognizes the historical role and current mission of the Secret Service on its 160th anniversary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the original purpose of the Secret Service?

The agency was originally created to end widespread counterfeiting that threatened the post-Civil War economy.

When did the Secret Service start protecting the President?

The agency was entrusted with the duty of protecting the President following the assassination attempt on William McKinley in 1901.

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Evolution of Agency Mission

The document explicitly notes the transition of the Secret Service from a financial crime agency to a protective service agency following the 1901 McKinley assassination attempt.

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