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An Autobiography · Character

William Loeb Jr.

Roosevelt's discreet and tireless personal secretary, the gatekeeper who kept the chaotic machinery of a public life running with quiet precision.

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Also known as William Loeb , Jr., Loeb, Mr. Loeb

First appearance: x the presidency making an old party progressive

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Quoted as remarking that Roosevelt would soon have to 'spank some little international brigand.'
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Loeb served at Roosevelt's side through the crowded years of governance, managing correspondence, schedules, and the endless demands of office. His loyalty and efficiency freed Roosevelt to act boldly in the arenas that…

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