Secret Service founded in 1865 — to fight counterfeiting
The US Secret Service was originally created in 1865 to combat counterfeit currency, not to protect the president.
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From Modern Wisdom · May 25, 2026
The US Secret Service was originally created in 1865 to combat counterfeit currency, not to protect the president.
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