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May 4, 2010 · Print Page. Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images. Frances Perkins (1880-1965) achieved historic gains as U.S. secretary of labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. After graduating...
When President Roosevelt won his election in 1933, he appointed Perkins as the Secretary of Labor. She was the first female cabinet member and held the position for 12 years. In this position, Perkins took on the responsibility of developing solutions to the problems caused by the Great Depression.
She was also the principal architect of the Social Security Act. Served 12 years, 3 months (longer than any other Secretary). Went on to serve as a Member of the Civil Service Commission. Department of Labor Headquarters named after her in 1980. Inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame in 1988.
Apr 16, 2009 · Kirstin Downey's biography of FDR's Labor Secretary Frances Perkins paints an inspiring and substantive portrait of the woman who ushered in the 40-hour work week.
Impressed by her ability and accomplishments, President Franklin Roosevelt offered Frances Perkins the position of Secretary of Labor. As Secretary of Labor, Perkins took on the responsibility of developing solutions to the problems being caused by the Great Depression.
Jul 8, 2020 · Frances Perkins was the first female presidential cabinet secretary and the central architect of the New Deal. She designed Social Security and public works programs that brought millions out of poverty. Her work resulted in the construction of hospitals, public schools, and related infrastructure.
Mar 14, 2021 · Frances Perkins was the first female Cabinet secretary in U.S. history, paving the way for the record number of women serving in President Biden’s Cabinet.
