The President of the U.S. was discussing the July Big Four meeting with his Secretary of State when the air-raid horn burped through the White House. Old Soldier Eisenhower stood up, shook hands with Dulles and quickly strode to the portico. While sirens brayed over Washington and staff members lugged out heavy suitcases, the President put on his glasses and checked his watch. It was exactly 12:03. He ducked into his limousine with Deputy Assistant Fred Seaton and Special Counsel Gerald Morgan, and Secret Service Driver Deeter Flohr headed the car out the southwest gate. Right on its bumper was...
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