Bodyguard's first hand account of JFK assassination | 60 Minutes Australia

In this 2013 story, former secret service agent Clint Hill recalls the events that unfolded on the day US President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas by lone gunman Lee Harvey Oswald. *Synopsis | JFK (2013)* Few historical moments of the last century are as powerful, or as visceral, as the assasssination of American President John F Kennedy. It may be difficult to imagine in these hardened political times but JFK was much more than a mere politician. He was a star, a beacon of hope for the future. Of course, all that was shattered when he was gunned down in Dallas, Texas on November 22 1963. As we approach the 50th anniversary of that shocking day, anyone old enough will no doubt recall that moment with vivid clarity. But none more so than the bodyguard who still can't forgive himself for failing to save the President's life. Clint Hill was the agent seen scrambling onto the back of the President's car after he was shot. On 60 Minutes, he'll retrace his steps, actions and feelings on the day the world lost its innocence. *MORE VIDEOS like this one* FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia For over forty years, 60 Minutes Australia have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes Australia. #60MinutesAustralia