His impact would have been of transient memory and comparatively small importance, had not that impact occurred at a time and in a way to make it supply particulars from which momentous generalizations can properly be projected.

(1899–1985) American anti-communist and co-founder of the John Birch Society
Robert Welch (designer) (1929–2000) British designer and silversmith
Robert Anthony Welch (born 1947) Irish author and scholar
Robert Alonzo Welch (1872–1952) whose legacy includes the Robert A. Welch Foundation for chemistry research in Texas
Robert Welch (San Jose) mayor of San Jose California from 1962–1964
Robert Welch (photographer) (1859–1936) Irish photographer
Robert Welch University online university
Robert Welch (Wisconsin politician) Wisconsin politician. Welch Jr.