The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience and the Minimum Wage
This biography explores the life and career of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and a driving force behind New Deal reforms and labor protections.
About This Book
Frances Perkins served as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first woman appointed to a U.S. Cabinet position.
She played a central role in shaping New Deal policies aimed at providing economic relief and labor protections during the Great Depression.
Perkins advocated for reforms including the minimum wage, Social Security, and workplace safety standards.
The book examines her public service and influence on American social policy in the twentieth century.
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