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Perkins, Frances 1880-1965 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) 1882-1945 Secretaries of State (State governments) Secretaries of State (State governments) United States United States United States History 20th century Women cabinet officers Women cabinet officers United States Biography Women Political activity Women Political activity United States BiographyFilter By Subjects
Perkins, Frances 1880-1965 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) 1882-1945 Secretaries of State (State governments) Secretaries of State (State governments) United States United States United States History 20th century Women cabinet officers Women cabinet officers United States Biography Women Political activity Women Political activity United States BiographySummary: In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as US Secretary of Labor, the first woman to sit on a presidential cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became a driving force behind the New Deal social safety net, including Social Security, the 40-hour workweek, the 8-hour day, minimum wage, and unemployment compensation. Featuring compelling interviews...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020