Frances Perkins
American politician
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About Frances Perkins
Frances Perkins was the first woman in the history of the United States to serve in a presidential cabinet. Before she served in the United States Cabinet, she had been an ardent supporter of the suffrage movement who participated in meetings and protests.
She later became a respected and famous workers’ rights advocate, in the capacity of the New York state industrial commissioner. In 1933, she joined President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Cabinet as the Secretary of Labor, following her nomination by the latter, and served until 1945.
Family Life
She was born Fannie Coralie Perkins to Frederick William Perkins and Susan Ella Perkins. She grew up alongside a sister named Ethel. She was married to Paul Caldwell Wilson, an economist with whom she had a daughter named Susanna.
Death
She died on May 14, 1965, at 85 years old.
Legacy
She is credited with the creation of the United States’ unemployment insurance, social security and minimum wage.
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F.A.Q. about Frances Perkins
When is her birthday?
Frances Perkins' birthday is on April 10, 1880.
In how many days is her birthday?
Frances' birthday is in 63 days
How old was Frances when she died?
She was 85 years old.
When did she die?
She died in May 14, 1965.
How old would she be today?
Frances Perkins would be 144 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Frances from?
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..