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First baseman “Stretch” Farley (right) in his Grassy Point Alphas uniform, around . (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Roosevelt and Farley arm in arm at Albany, . (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Roosevelt and Howe on the way to the Democratic national convention, July , . Farley, standing at the back with his hand to his ear, would describe his role in the campaign as “a kind of roving ‘listening post.’” (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) [54.163.62.42] Project MUSE (2024-03-28 16:08 GMT) Farley whoops the Roosevelt Special into San Francisco during the campaign. (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Farley looks on as Roosevelt and Al Smith make friends again at the Albany state convention, October , . (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Farley with Eleanor Roosevelt (right) and Molly Dewson, October , . “I believe in organization just as you do,” Dewson told Farley, adding: “You have one kind of busy work for the men and I have another for the girls. That is the only difference.” (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) [54.163.62.42] Project MUSE (2024-03-28 16:08 GMT) John Nance Garner, Roosevelt, Farley, and James Roosevelt, arms aloft, at the Farley dinner in February . The smiles masked disquiet over the president’s plans for court reform. (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Alben Barkley, Farley, and Roosevelt joke with the press at Jefferson Island, June , . Roosevelt’s efforts to involve Farley in the House speakership contest between Barkley and Pat Harrison contributed to Farley’s disenchantment with the New Deal. (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) [54.163.62.42] Project MUSE (2024-03-28 16:08 GMT) At the Jackson Day Dinner on January , , Roosevelt was seated between John Nance Garner and Farley, who were conspiring together to prevent a third term. (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) Farley greets Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. on the tarmac at Chicago Municipal Airport during the turbulent national convention. Farley had just failed in his attempt to secure the presidential nomination. (Photograph courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.) ...