Who was Welles' family friend that later became a major figure in his life?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
None of the above
Answer
Welles' family friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt, later became a major figure in his life. The two men met when Welles was just a child and Roosevelt was already a well-known politician. Roosevelt was impressed by Welles' intelligence and talent, and the two men developed a close friendship. Welles served as Roosevelt's speechwriter during the 1932 presidential campaign, and later worked as his assistant secretary of the Navy.
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