160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service, 2025

7/2/2025

Proclamations

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Anniversary Commemoration: Proclaims July 5, 2025, as the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service.
Historical Background: Highlights the agency’s founding on April 14, 1865 by President Abraham Lincoln to combat counterfeiting, and its later evolution to protect the President following the McKinley assassination attempt in 1901.
Mission Evolution: Describes the expansion from currency protection to safeguarding the President, Vice President, former presidents, major candidates, and visiting dignitaries.
Service and Commitment: Emphasizes the rigorous training, discipline, and bravery of over 8,000 agents who protect vital national and international sites.
Historical Acts of Valor: Recalls significant protective actions, including defense during assassination attempts on Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and recent attempts in 2024.
Patriotic Appeal: Calls upon all Americans to offer gratitude and respect to the agents for their selfless commitment to national security and constitutional order.

The proclamation commemorating the 160th anniversary of the United States Secret Service primarily serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the agency’s history and contributions. It does not introduce new policies or directives that would directly impact Vanderbilt University.
While the proclamation highlights the importance of national security and the role of the Secret Service, it does not suggest changes in funding or operations that would affect educational institutions or their programs.
Vanderbilt University may consider the broader implications of national security priorities on its research and educational programs, particularly those related to law enforcement, public policy, and national security studies.
There is no immediate risk or impact on Vanderbilt’s operations, funding, or strategic initiatives as a result of this proclamation.

Vanderbilt’s Law School and Political Science Department may find opportunities to engage in discussions or research related to the historical and contemporary role of the Secret Service, but these would be academic pursuits rather than responses to policy changes.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies could explore collaborations or events that examine the evolution of national security agencies and their impact on American governance and society.

There is no direct financial impact on Vanderbilt University as a result of this proclamation. The focus is on honoring the Secret Service rather than altering funding or regulatory frameworks that would affect the university.
Vanderbilt may consider leveraging the occasion to highlight its own contributions to national security and law enforcement education, potentially attracting interest from prospective students and partners.

Relevance Score: 1 (The proclamation is ceremonial and does not present any immediate impact or considerations for the university.)

N/A – The proclamation commemorating the 160th anniversary of the United States Secret Service does not directly impact Vanderbilt University or suggest any specific actions for the institution. It primarily serves as a recognition of the agency’s history and contributions.

N/A – The content of the proclamation does not present any direct opportunities for Vanderbilt University to pursue, as it is focused on honoring the Secret Service rather than introducing new policies or initiatives.

Relevance Score: 1

Average Relevance Score: 1.8

July 5, 2025 – The anniversary is to be observed on this date as directed in the proclamation.

Relevance Score: 5

United States Secret Service: This proclamation honors the Secret Service, the agency established to protect our nation’s leadership and preserve the nation’s currency, highlighting its historical and ongoing role in national security.

Relevance Score: 1 (Only one primary government organization is directly highlighted in this proclamation.)

N/A – The proclamation is ceremonial in nature and does not assign implementation tasks to specific officials.

Relevance Score: 1 (The directive is honorary and does not require action from designated government officials.)