Paul Ryan (“Bowhunter”)
Not every code name makes a lot of sense at first glance. Sometimes, we need historical context to be able to untangle the reason why it was chosen. This was the case for Paul Ryan, who was a former speaker for the house of commons. Because he is a very skilled archer and hunter, the secret service thought it would only be fitting to refer to him as “bowhunter”. If you’ll believe it, the name was first revealed in a GQ magazine interview, and readers were left curious to know more.
Paul Ryan
Eleanor Roosevelt (“Rover”)
Although Harry Truman was the first to receive a code name, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is often cited as someone who was referred to by a nickname long before it was official. During WWII, Eleanor was often called “Rover” whether she was organizing a social gathering or taking a meeting on behalf of the presidential family. Anybody who helped with the war efforts certainly earned their stripes, and their name in the history books of the secret service.
Eleanor Roosevelt
