Louis McHenry Howe (January 14, 1871 – April 18, 1936) [1] was an American reporter for the New York Herald best known for acting as an early political advisor (1909-1936) to future 32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945, served 1933-1945).

Louis McHenry Howe made a career out of being "the man behind Roosevelt." His closeness to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt made him somewhat of a curiosity. Certainly, his...

Little gnome-like Louis Howe had struggled for years with a decrepit constitution. His life was despaired of in March 1935, during an attack of bronchitis. From the White House he was moved...

A detailed biography of Louis Howe that includes images, quotations and the main facts of his life. Key Stage 3. United States History. GCSE Modern World History. A-level. Last updated: 26th March, 2018

Louis Howe was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 14, 1871, to Edward Porter Howe, a Civil War veteran who worked as an insurance executive and small-time newspaper publisher, and Eliza Blake Ray.

Apr 14, 2025 · Louis McHenry Howe was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s earliest and closest political advisors, supporting his political career all the way to the White House.

The papers of Louis Howe (1912-1936) is a 75 box collection that focuses primarily on his official life as Chief Advisor to the President. As FDR’s most important political adviser, Howe also served as principal secretary to the President during the first term.

WASHINGTON, April 18. -- Colonel Louis McHenry Howe, secretary to President Roosevelt, died in his sleep at Naval Hospital tonight after an illness of more than a year. He was 65 years old.

Louis McHenry Howe was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 14, 1871, to Edward Porter Howe, a Civil War veteran who worked as an insurance executive and small-time newspaper publisher, and Eliza Blake Ray.