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: After the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901, Congress informally requested the Secret Service take over presidential security.

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The agency’s protective mandate was born out of tragedy. For decades, presidents were protected by unofficial watchmen or local police. : After the assassination of President William McKinley

: Over the century, protection grew to include the President-elect (1908), the immediate family (1917), and eventually former presidents and visiting world leaders. 150+ Years of History - Secret Service the immediate family (1917)

Contrary to popular belief, the Secret Service was not created to protect presidents. Established on , its primary goal was to save the American economy from collapse.