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- The early appointments of women to New Deal agency posts were attributed in part to President Roosevelt's desire to break new ground; in part to the influence of his wife, Eleanor; and in large part to the vigorous work of Molly Dewson, chairperson of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Convention.
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The New Deal was a revolutionary era, opening up a vast new space of opportunity and benefits for women, one that tapped into their leadership abilities, wide-ranging skill sets, and life experiences like never before.
By 1939, 19 percent of government employees were women, 5 percent more than ten years earlier. The women's rate of federal employment was increasing twice as fast as the men's, but it was doing so only in specific areas of government—in the new federal agencies providing work relief and social security programs.
Apr 9, 2024 · Born in 1880 in Boston, Massachusetts, Frances Perkins is known as the woman behind the New Deal legislation. A lifelong labor advocate and social reformer, Perkins’ dedication to workers’ rights and safety was shaped early on by the communities where she learned, lived, and worked.
Jul 8, 2020 · Frances Perkins was the first female presidential cabinet secretary and the central architect of the New Deal. She designed Social Security and public works programs that brought millions out of poverty. Her work resulted in the construction of hospitals, public schools, and related infrastructure.
Apr 16, 2009 · Kirstin Downey's lively, substantive and — dare I say — inspiring new biography of Perkins, called The Woman Behind the New Deal, not only illuminates Perkins' career but also deepens the...
Jun 22, 2009 · June 22, 2009. Frances Perkins, F.D.R.’s Secretary of Labor, and the first female member of a Presidential cabinet, was a key architect of the New Deal, guiding F.D.R. to enact some of his most...
Jan 16, 2018 · Dewson writes women into New Deal history by citing the testimonies of other women. In addition to reprinting letters authored by the First Lady, Dewson references the published memoirs of both Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins.
