Frances Perkins (Politician)

Frances Perkins was an influential American politician and social reformer, born in 1880. She served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, making her the first woman to hold a cabinet position in the United States. Perkins played a key role in shaping labor policies, advocating for workers' rights, fair wages, and safety regulations. She helped establish important programs like Social Security and minimum wage laws. Her work significantly improved conditions for American workers and advanced gender equality in government service.