Reflecting on JFK's Assassination: 60 Years Later

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Reflecting on JFK's Assassination: 60 Years Later
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Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, reflects on his encounter with President John F. Kennedy on the day of his assassination 60 years ago. Williams, then 14 years old, and his mother were escorted by Secret Service members to meet Kennedy at the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. Kennedy shook their hands and complimented Williams, leaving a lasting impression on the young congressman. Williams, who has met every U.S. president since Harry Truman, shares his memories of that fateful day and his subsequent encounters with other presidents.

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