Author: kathrynsmith

The “fine biography” and “compelling personal story” (The Wall Street Journal) 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. Widely considered the first–and only–female presidential chief of staff, … chief of staff, Marguerite “Missy” LeHand was the right-hand woman to Franklin Delano Roosevelt–both personally and professionally–for more than twenty years. Although her official title as personal secretary was relatively humble, her power and influence were unparalleled. Everyone in the White House knew one truth: If you wanted access…