In the long shadow of history, the White House staff is a relatively new aspect of the office. When George Washington wanted a letter written he summoned Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson to take dictation. With the expansion of U. S. government during the Roosevelt years, it became essential for the president to have a staff to help in the management of government. James Baker characterizes the position of Chief of Staff as difficult, with pressure coming from all sides. The power of the office comes from the president but as Baker cautions "you weren't elected to anything and you better keep the proper low profile."

Political Science Collection

White House staff, Roosevelt administration, from informal group to bureaucracy, Chief of Staff, selecting the right person, challenging position, administration's priorities, pressure politics, proper low profile, Presidency, The

American History, American Government and Politics, Civics, Framework for Democracy

Baker, James A. III (Performer), Birnbaum, Jeffrey (Performer), Cook, Ph.D., Brian J. (Performer), Gergen, David (Performer), Kernell, Ph.D., Samuel (Performer), INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)

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