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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) Drama Secretaries of State (State governments) United States United States United States History 20th century United States Politics and government Drama Women cabinet officers Women Political activityFilter By Subjects
Perkins, Frances 1880-1965 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) 1882-1945 Secretaries of State (State governments) Secretaries of State (State governments) Drama Secretaries of State (State governments) United States United States United States History 20th century United States Politics and government Drama Women cabinet officers Women Political activitySummary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SUMSummary: Senate investigation into the President's newly nominated Secretary of State, gives light to a secret from the past, which may not only ruin the candidate, but the President's character as well.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2005