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Who was Frances Perkins? What government post did she hold?
Frances Perkiins was appointed to head the Labor Department by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, becoming the first woman to hold a cabinet position. Her appointment was opposed by business and labor leaders. While in the office, she promoted adoption of the Social Security Act, and advocated higher wages.
Frances Perkiins was appointed to head the Labor Department by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, becoming the first woman to hold a cabinet position. Her appointment was opposed by business and labor leaders. While in the office, she promoted adoption of the Social Security Act, and advocated higher wages.