FDR: “I am putting in Minton as Administrative Assistant, to act as legs for…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 1941

I am putting in Minton as Administrative Assistant, to act as legs for me—with a 'passion for anonymity.'

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Democratic · New York

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The Seven Hundred and Eighth Press Conference

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FDR: “I am putting in Minton as Administrative Assistant, to act as legs for me—with a 'passion for anonymity.'”