Who told Roberts? I imagine it would be someone his boss answered to.
One who’s still alive and we can ask is Abraham Bolden, the first African American Secret Service agent to serve on the White House detail.
Secret Service didn't like African Americans in 1963. Ask Agent Abraham Bolden.
Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Abraham BOLDEN was the first African American Secret Service agent to serve in the White House, personally appointed and literally hand-picked by President John F. Kennedy to the White House detail. Agent Abraham Bolden reported overt racism by his fellow agents and outright hostility toward the "n------loving president," quoting fellow Secret Service agents on the JFK detail.
In addition to enduring all manner of personal indignities, he was concerned at the lack of professionalism in those assigned to protect the president and reported his concerns. He was told, "OK. Thanks" by his superiors. When the problems weren't addressed, Bolden requested transfer back to the Secret Service office in Chicago.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10025609769
While Mr. Bolden is advanced in years, he is still sharp of mind.
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