Episode 1132
100 Years of 100 Things: Frances Perkins
Annie Polland, president of the Tenement Museum, looks at the life and enduring legacy of Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet member as Secretary of Labor.
March 17, 202523m 50s
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Show Notes
As our centennial series continues, Annie Polland, president of the Tenement Museum, looks at the life and enduring legacy of Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet member as Secretary of Labor who was instrumental in crafting The New Deal, and passing a slew of federal workers protections, including Social Security, a minimum wage and a 40-hour work week.
Topics
centennialpoliticswomens_history_monthlocal_wnycgovernmenthistorywomens_history