Relief: Pinky over Aubrey - Time

Into the White House one day last week scurried Franklin Roosevelt's devoted admirer, Aubrey Williams. Inasmuch as their mutual friend, WPAdministrator Harry Hopkins, was billed to be Secretary of Commerce (see p. 5), the appearance of his Deputy Administrator Williams was deemed significant.

Joyless was the face of Aubrey Williams when he emerged. He shut himself away from the press. As happy and rosy as ever was the face of one of the President's next callers. Trig and trim Colonel Francis Clark ("Pinky") Harrington, U. S. Army Engineer Corps, has been on...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest