Oral history transcript, Rufus W. Youngblood, interview 1 (I), 12/17/1968, by David G. McComb

Biographical information; White House detail in 1953; physical aptitude tests; qualifications changes; Atlanta field office, 1958-1960; Vice Presidential detail in 1961; prevention of possible incidents; checking packages; special cases in crowds; procedures for gifts of food to President; 1961 Secret Service protection given at VP's request; challenge of trips abroad; importance of attitude; organizational changes after JFK assassination; structural changes; liaison with other agencies; computerized protective intelligence division; full protection for VP; undercover men; suggestions for improving service; Development and Planning Branch; counterfeiting; first meeting with LBJ while VP; LBJ's interest in the Secret Service; protecting without invading the privacy on an individual; other duties for the President; protection of women and children; no women Secret Service Agents; integration of the Secret Service; limited protection of foreign dignitaries; crowds; Speaker McCormack; reports of LBJ losing Secret Service car following him on the highway; paint throwing incident in Melbourne; death of Clarence Kretsch's child at LBJ Ranch; nationally televised remarks to Secret Service personnel on the White House lawn