Francis Perkins

Francis Perkins was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Cabinet member, appointed as Secretary of Labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. She played a crucial role in developing key New Deal policies during the Great Depression, including Social Security, unemployment insurance, and labor rights. Perkins advocated for improved working conditions and was instrumental in addressing issues like child labor and workplace safety. Her work helped shape modern labor laws and social welfare programs, making a lasting impact on American society and the rights of workers.