Frances Perkins

Champion of American Workers

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Pub Date Apr 16 2024 | Archive Date Jun 07 2024

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Description

A captivating biography that tells the inspiring story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins played a key role in shaping American labor policy during the New Deal era, fighting for workers' rights, social justice, and economic security. From her early life in Maine to her historic tenure in Washington, D.C., this book traces Perkins' remarkable journey and highlights her enduring legacy as a trailblazing woman in American politics. Written in an engaging and accessible style even for young readers, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, women's history, and the fight for social justice.

A captivating biography that tells the inspiring story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D...


Advance Praise

This book paints a very accurate, artful, and compelling picture of my grandmother’s life. I am astonished and delighted at the level of detail given my family’s stories and traditions, and the portrayal of forces that shaped her career, driving her to accomplish so much. Though written especially for young adults, this book is a must for anyone seeking an intimate understanding of our first woman cabinet officer, who shepherded the New Deal programs that lifted our country out of the Great Depression.

Tomlin Perkins Coggeshall - Grandson of Frances Perkins


This book paints a very accurate, artful, and compelling picture of my grandmother’s life. I am astonished and delighted at the level of detail given my family’s stories and traditions, and the...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781592113873
PRICE $24.99 (USD)
PAGES 220

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