For the first time in the history of the US Secret Service a woman has been sworn in as its chief.<br /><br />Barack Obama appointed Julia Pierson to lead the organisation in a bid to rid the service of its macho culture.<br /><br />As director, Pierson takes on responsibility for the safety of the president and his family.<br /><br />...<br />No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.net/nocomment/
