Frances Perkins was a key player in many of the reforms that followed. Her appointment as labor secretary took effect March 4, 1933, making her the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet.

Frances Perkins was a trailblazing woman whose legacy continues to improve the lives of Americans today. In December 2024, President Joe Biden declared the Frances Perkins homestead in Newcastle, ...

Frances Perkins was America’s first female member of a presidential cabinet, serving as the secretary of labor throughout Franklin Roosevelt’s 12-year presidency. Her legacies include the 40 ...