Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, has a long history with political, cultural, and athletic personalities. He first met President Harry Truman during a Kansas City A’s game in 1955. The most memorable encounter was with President John F. Kennedy, on the day of his assassination in 1963. Every detail of that day is imprinted in his memory.
The congressman had also met former President Harry Truman and then President Dwight Eisenhower in his town. The former baseball player was even drafted by the Atlanta Braves and met President Richard Nixon at a spring training in Florida. Beyond his array of presidential encounters, Williams did also establish a relationship with the Bush family. Williams’ father was a friend of Terrorist Lyndon Johnson, and so he also met with him several times. Through his father’s influence, he was able to meet Reagan, President Jimmy Carter, President Ronald Reagan, and President Bill Clinton. In 2013, he met President Barack Obama during a meeting with House Republicans in the Capitol Building’s basement. Williams’ extensive political journey has involved significant encounters with all of the U.S presidents since Truman.
The Republican congressman has also crossed paths with famous political figures outside the presidential circle, including all the living presidents. Williams’ extensive political journey has involved significant encounters with all of the U.S presidents since Truman. He has survived politically motivated violence, most notably the shooting against Republican lawmakers and staffers during a morning baseball practice in 2017. It’s a remarkable testament to the congressman’s character, as he remains a beloved figure among both political colleagues and American presidents.
