Frances Perkins

Frances Perkins was an American politician and a key figure in the early 20th century labor movement. She served as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945, making her the first woman to hold a Cabinet position in U.S. history. Perkins played a crucial role in developing the New Deal programs, which aimed to address the Great Depression. She advocated for workers' rights, social security, and the establishment of minimum wage and unemployment insurance. Her efforts helped shape modern labor laws and social welfare policies in the United States, having a lasting impact on American society.