Frances Perkins (born Fannie Coralie Perkins; (April 10, 1880 – May 14, 1965) was an American workers-rights advocate who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest serving in that position. She made history as the first woman to serve in any presidential U.S. Cabinet. As a loyal supporter of her longtime friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt, she helped make labor issues important in the emerging New Deal coalition. She was one of two Roosevelt cabinet members to remain in office for his entire presidency
Happy birthday Frances! 142 years ago today, a champion for human rights was born. #FrancesPerkins was the leader we needed, helping America through very difficult times. Today we again find ourselves in difficult times, as we all try to find ways to help each other through.
Secretary of Labor Perkins on the cover of Time (August 14, 1933)
