Hopkins and Eleanor Roosevelt began a long friendship , which strengthened his role in relief programs .
His efficient administration of the initial $20 million outlay to the agency gained Roosevelt 's attention , and in 1932 , he promoted Hopkins to the presidency of the agency .
Hopkins and Eleanor Roosevelt began a long friendship , which strengthened Roosevelt 's role in relief programs .
His efficient administration of the initial $20 million outlay to the agency gained Roosevelt 's attention , and in 1932 , he promoted Hopkins to the presidency of the agency .