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House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (L) applauds as Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) reacts during an event posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol fresco painter Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880), "in recognition of his many artistic contributions to the United States Capitol'' in the U.S. Capitol, Washington July 11, 2012. Reuters

House Speaker John Boehner cried Friday as he announced his resignation to a gaggle of reporters. That's right. The Ohio Republican cried in public. Again.

Boehner's resignation Friday shocked the political world, including President Barack Obama. Boehner said he woke up Friday morning, said his daily prayers "and I decided, you know, today's the day I'm gonna do this. Simple as that."

Boehner said he was tired of waging political battles after months of mounting pressure from the far-right caucus of his party. Obama said Boehner would be remembered as a good political leader who worked across the aisle.

But for many Americans, Boehner will also be remembered as a man in touch with his feelings. During his more than 20 years in officer, Boehner has often been photographed crying while performing his duties.

He cried at least twice this week alone. Before his teary press conference Friday, Boehner became emotional listening to Pope Francis address Congress Thursday.

He cried in February 2007 after U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) shared details about his time as a prisoner during in the Vietnam war. Johnson said opposition to the conflict hurt the morale of troops on the ground and urged lawmakers to support the U.S.-led conflict in Iraq at the time.

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John Boehner (L)(R-OH) wipes tears from his face as he listens to fellow Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) speak about his time as a prisoner during in the Vietnam war. Reuters

He got emotional after Obama unveiled a statue in honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in Washington in 2013.

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U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (L) wipes his nose alongside House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the unveiling of a statue in honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 27, 2013. Reuters

He's also been moved by activists from other nations. Boehner cried in September 2012 during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

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Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) reacts as House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (R) cries during a ceremony where she was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Sept. 19, 2012. Reuters

But it's not just civil rights leaders. Former presidents can also drive Boehner to tears.

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Speaker of the House John Boehner wipes his eye during the ceremony unveiling a statue of former U.S. President Gerald Ford in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington May 3, 2011. Reuters

And, naturally, he isn't above crying for himself.

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Incoming House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) becomes emotional and cries, wiping tears from both his eyes, as he takes to the podium for the first time after being elected Speaker on the opening day of the 112th United States Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 5, 2011. Republicans are taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives since winning a majority in the November U.S. Congressional mid-term elections. Reuters

Boehner also isn't too shy to make an ugly cry face in public.

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U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd L) stifles a sob as he awards astronaut Neil Armstrong (L) with the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Nov. 16, 2011. Also pictured is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (2nd R) and astronaut John Glenn (R) Reuters

It's unclear why Boehner is so inclined to cry in public. He is the second oldest of 12 brothers and sisters and grew up in southwest Ohio, which isn't exactly known for breeding sensitive men. He worked as a night janitor at one point before opening a small business. He has served in Congress since 1991, which perhaps would make anyone prone to bouts of crying.

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