The Gatekeeper

"The Gatekeeper" is the first biography of Marguerite "Missy" LeHand, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. As the de facto chief of staff and FDR's trusted advisor for over 20 years, Missy wielded significant influence while maintaining the role of personal secretary. Kathryn Smith draws on exclusive family insights and original materials to unveil the compelling story of this remarkable woman, her vital contributions, and the era she navigated, offering a long-overdue tribute to her place in American history.