Frances Perkins
Frances Perkins was a pioneering American politician and labor leader who served as the first female U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She played a crucial role in the development of the New Deal, advocating for labor rights, social security, and unemployment insurance, and was instrumental in establishing minimum wage laws and workplace safety regulations. Perkins' legacy is marked by her commitment to social reform and her efforts to improve the lives of working Americans during the Great Depression.
Born on Apr 10, 1880 (145 years old)
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Frances Perkins was the Secretary of Labor under Roosevelt and played a key role in implementing new labor legislation.
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