Harry Hopkins : ally of the poor and defender of Democracy

Traces the life and career of the man who, as a trusted and loyal friend of Franklin D. Roosevelt, acted almost as a partner to the President, and discusses his work within the New Deal and his assignments during World War II. Preface Contents Illustrations Prologue: 1946 and 1973 Chapter 1. Harness Maker's Son Chapter 2. Innovative Social Worker Chapter 3. Escape from Despair Chapter 4. A Changed Man Chapter 5. Launching the WPA Chapter 6. “In the Interest of the People That Were Broke” Chapter 7. Democracy’s Bureaucrat Chapter 8. Not Born for Happiness Chapter 9. A Little Touch of Harry Chapter 10. Delivering the Goods Chapter 11. Supplies and Strategy Chapter 12. Ever So Confident Chapter 13. The Long-Term- Short-Term Balance Chapter 14. Laying the Groundwork Chapter 15. No Front Stairs in Washington Chapter 16. The Man in the Middle Chapter 17. The Third Card Chapter 18. Lord Root of the Matter Chapter 19. Lining Up with the Russians Chapter 20. Where the Going Was Rough Chapter 21. Comeback Chapter 22. Dawn of a New Day Chapter 23. On His Own Feet Abbreviations Notes Index