Hopkins, William J., 1910-2004

Title:

Hopkins, William J., 1910-2004

Description:

Bio: William J. Hopkins (b. May 13, 1910, Netawaka, Kan.-d. July 29, 2004, Gainesville, Fla.) was an executive assistant and clerk to the President of the United States who served under seven presidents, from Herbert Hoover to Richard Nixon. During the Johnson Presidency, he served as Executive Clerk, White House Office, from 1963 thru July 1966, when his title changed to Executive Assistant, White House Office, a title he held from July 1966 thru 1969. He retired from government service in 1971.

Source:

William J. Hopkins receives award from President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Flower Garden, White House, Washington DC, 7/15/1966. Photo # a2781-6. White House Photo Office collection, LBJ Presidential Library, public domain.

Relation:

LBJ Connection: Career White House official; Executive Assistant, White House Office, 1966-1969