I am in Canada but have always had a keen interest in US history particularly dealing with the 1960's and 70's. I enjoyed your story Bill and thank you for your service.
You could have just said “one of my favorite agents” instead of ranking him third. Talk about damning with faint praise. Seriously? What a asinine comment.
That was nice. Thank you. I bet you had lots of great memories. LBJ liked having you as his driver. That’s was a great complement. I would of been one of the damn Yankees that got lost on the side streets.
Your privileges are enviable Sir, and I understand how it is to be questioned or second guessed while you're concentrating on giving your riders a safe and uneventful trip. Your patience and presence of mind under such distraction speak well of your integrity and class in your role within a role as a professional driver. 👍🙏
"Where in the hell is that boy going?" haha, vintage LBJ. We don't appreciate Pres. Johnson & Lady Bird as much as we should. What impact and history. I'd really like to visit the LBJ Library some day.
I remember seeing a picture in the SF Chronicle, while LBJ was still President, riding in a white 66 Lincoln sedan on a Texas freeway, it was a distance away, but it was him in the back. Security then was nothing like todays. I think LBJ liked Lincolns, also saw a picture of him herding cattle in a white 66 Lincoln Coupe at the ranch
You raise an interesting question. History is a little murky from 1968 to 1985. As a Cadillac/Lincoln enthusiast, I love to research state limousines. From all the research I did, we know that JFK's car was basically rebuilt after he was killed and 6 months later, was used by LBJ as the official presidential limo. But he and Lady Bird were very uncomfortable riding in it so in 1968 Johnson took delivery of more Lincoln Continental Limousines which were actually 1967 models. We know there was more than one. One is privately owned by a man in South Dakota who acquired it from the Rockefeller Limo stables. This retired agent said it was "owned by President Johnson." So was this one of the cars he used when he was president? I can't find any info on it specifically. I know Nixon used one of the Johnson limos until he took delivery of a new Lincoln in 1972. That car is now in the Nixon Library in California so that accounts for at least THREE that Johnson used. So perhaps, even though he used it as a private citizen, he actually had used it as president as well and is on display at his library as such. I believe when Nixon got his new Lincoln in '72 there was only one. It was modified with each president, the last being in 1980 for Reagan's use. It was the car on scene when he was shot and is now in the Henry Ford Museum but it looks like a 1979 Lincoln because of the modifications.
They were when he was president. This was his personal car he purchased for himself when he left office. Nixon's personal limousine (a stretch Chrysler 5th Avenue if you can believe that) wasn't bulletproof either if I recall correctly.
How could you enjoy driving around such a wretched man. Accomplice to an assassination and crook who would have gone to prison with Bobby Baker had he not become President.
Special Agent Bill Hanks what a class act and gentleman. Thank you Sir.
Daniel Ueblacker thanks for posting this video.
Mike as well.
I am in Canada but have always had a keen interest in US history particularly dealing with the 1960's and 70's. I enjoyed your story Bill and thank you for your service.
LINCOLN MADE BEAUTIFUL CONTINENTALS DURING THE 60'S.
Thank y’all for sharing this video, Bill Hanks is my 3rd favorite US Special Agent Of Secret Service
What are your thoughts on special agent clint hill? under Kennedys Admin secret service.
Who are the top two then?
You could have just said “one of my favorite agents” instead of ranking him third. Talk about damning with faint praise. Seriously? What a asinine comment.
I went there when I was in Kindergarten (1993), and I still remember it. It's beautiful.
Cool talk. I visited the ranch from Australia in August 2014. Fantastic tour.
Thank you so much for this video, so interesting, and thank you for serving for all those years, God Bless
A great story the first ride. Thanks for posting.
Great presentation, Bill. Your brother Bob and my brother Bill were college roommates at the University of Texas. I remember you well. ;-)
All I have to say is Wow!!! What an amazing story & thank you for your service Special Agent for your protection of an American treasure.
That is a nice tribute
I was Lady Bird s personal Valet at the Campton Place Hotel in 85 or so, SF CA,, One Nice Lady.
Thank you, Agent Hanks.
Every LBJ story is amazing! Special Agent Hanks, you are a true gentleman. What an amazing point in time to be in that position.
That was nice. Thank you. I bet you had lots of great memories. LBJ liked having you as his driver. That’s was a great complement. I would of been one of the damn Yankees that got lost on the side streets.
Your privileges are enviable Sir, and I understand how it is to be questioned or second guessed while you're concentrating on giving your riders a safe and uneventful trip. Your patience and presence of mind under such distraction speak well of your integrity and class in your role within a role as a professional driver. 👍🙏
Awesome job
God bless you all
Great video!! Thank you for the personal insights!!
Wow thats amazing
The Kennedy limousine was flown to Detroit and completely destroyed to prevent anyone discovering additional bullet holes in windshield and frame .
"Where in the hell is that boy going?" haha, vintage LBJ. We don't appreciate Pres. Johnson & Lady Bird as much as we should. What impact and history. I'd really like to visit the LBJ Library some day.
What is there about LBJ to appreciate?
@@billgish3424 His suffering death?
@@billgish3424 All the Vietnamese dead men, women and children?
@@billgish3424 go read a book.
I'm sure I've met this gentleman, in my visits to the ranch.
Amazing life.
I remember seeing a picture in the SF Chronicle, while LBJ was still President, riding in a white 66 Lincoln sedan on a Texas freeway, it was a distance away, but it was him in the back. Security then was nothing like todays. I think LBJ liked Lincolns, also saw a picture of him herding cattle in a white 66 Lincoln Coupe at the ranch
+califdad4
The Lincoln had a very low bottom gear, which made it good for curb crawling!
califdad4 There are two Lincoln convertibles on display at the ranch. A 65 and 66, both in white.
LBJ kept looking behind him for what was left of his life, I always considered that's why he died so soon after he left office.
He should have been in an open top
The car is inaccurately depicted. A former president’s private car would not be decked out in those flags.
You raise an interesting question. History is a little murky from 1968 to 1985. As a Cadillac/Lincoln enthusiast, I love to research state limousines. From all the research I did, we know that JFK's car was basically rebuilt after he was killed and 6 months later, was used by LBJ as the official presidential limo. But he and Lady Bird were very uncomfortable riding in it so in 1968 Johnson took delivery of more Lincoln Continental Limousines which were actually 1967 models. We know there was more than one. One is privately owned by a man in South Dakota who acquired it from the Rockefeller Limo stables. This retired agent said it was "owned by President Johnson." So was this one of the cars he used when he was president? I can't find any info on it specifically. I know Nixon used one of the Johnson limos until he took delivery of a new Lincoln in 1972. That car is now in the Nixon Library in California so that accounts for at least THREE that Johnson used. So perhaps, even though he used it as a private citizen, he actually had used it as president as well and is on display at his library as such. I believe when Nixon got his new Lincoln in '72 there was only one. It was modified with each president, the last being in 1980 for Reagan's use. It was the car on scene when he was shot and is now in the Henry Ford Museum but it looks like a 1979 Lincoln because of the modifications.
05:38 Nice 👍
Why was evidence destroyed ? When the J.K.F. limo was rushed off the Detroit and totally rebuilt.
Dare I ask what "Lucy's House" is?
Luci Baines Johnson Turpin is the younger daughter of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson
Hard to believe LBJ cars not all bulletproof. Wow
They were when he was president. This was his personal car he purchased for himself when he left office. Nixon's personal limousine (a stretch Chrysler 5th Avenue if you can believe that) wasn't bulletproof either if I recall correctly.
This guy looks like David Pakman.
Why did lbj look like Golda Meir ?
How uninteresting.
How could you enjoy driving around such a wretched man. Accomplice to an assassination and crook who would have gone to prison with Bobby Baker had he not become President.