dec 22, 1944 - "Real Story of Harry Hopkins: 'Mystery Man' Myth" - FDR's Alter Ego: Harry Hopkins United States News 1944, Dec 22

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United States News 1944, Dec 22 - Real Story of Harry Hopkins: 'Mystery Man' Myth - FDR's Alter Ego: Harry Hopkins

That vital roll played by Colonel House in the administration of Woodrow Wilson was the same part played by Harry Hopkins (1890 – 1946) in the White House of President Franklin Roosevelt - he was the trusted confident and close adviser of the President.

As this article makes clear, Hopkins wore many hats during the New Deal, and in the same manner that Karl Rove or Rahm Emanuel would be gazed upon suspiciously for always having access to their president's ears. Hopkins, too, was slandered as a "Machiavellian" - working the machinations behind the curtain.

When the Soviet Union collapsed, it was discovered that Hopkins was a spy; he was known to his handlers simply as "Agent 14"

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