Bibliograph

The gatekeeper, Missy LeHand, FDR, and the untold story of the partnership that defined a presidency, Kathryn Smith

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Label

The gatekeeper, Missy LeHand, FDR, and the untold story of the partnership that defined a presidency, Kathryn Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-327) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The gatekeeper

Oclc number

951465343

Responsibility statement

Kathryn Smith

Sub title

Missy LeHand, FDR, and the untold story of the partnership that defined a presidency

Summary

"The first biography of arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, Marguerite 'Missy' LeHand, FDR's de facto chief of staff, who has been misrepresented, mischaracterized, and overlooked throughout history...until now"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Prologue: The Daring Flight to Chicago -- When Missy Was Marguerite -- Scion of the Hudson Valley Roosevelts -- The Cuff-Links Gang -- Adrift -- Warm Springs -- Don't You Dare -- The Governor's Girl Friday -- Running for President -- Nothing to Fear -- Queen of the White House Staff -- The Ambassador to Russia -- Woman of Influence -- Mixing Work and Play -- Polio Redux -- Hubris and Hell -- Missy Knows -- War -- Bitter Victory -- Disaster -- The Exiled Queen -- Going Home -- Epilogue

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