Portraits of seven presidential confidants who have wielded behind-the-scenes power at the White House - Alexander Hamilton, Martin van Buren, William Loeb, Jr., Colonel House, Thomas Corcoran, Harry Hopkins, and Sherman Adams.

pt. 1.The invisible presidency -- pt. 2. Eminent favorites: Operation genius: Alexander Hamilton -- The little magician: Martin Van Buren -- The perfect stenographer: William Loeb, Jr. -- Sphinx in a soft hat: Colonel Edward M. House -- Tommy the cork: Thomas G. Corcoran -- Lord root of the matter: Harry Hopkins -- "O.K., S.A.": Sherman Adams -- Design for tomorrow.