History of Feminism

redqueen

(115,096 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2013, 03:07 PM Apr 2013

Frances Perkins - first woman appointed to a US Cabinet position

Born on this day in 1880, she served as Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945. She helped pull the labor movement into the New Deal coalition and was crucial in establishing Social Security.

Galvanized by the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, she focused her efforts on labor, and was appointed Commissioner of Labor by then Governor FDR. When he became our President he appointed her to his Cabinet.

Much more here.

The Frances Perkins Center is dedicated to honoring her memory.

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Frances Perkins - first woman appointed to a US Cabinet position (Original Post) redqueen Apr 2013 OP

Lawrence O'Donnell did a long tribute to her last night. DURHAM D Apr 2013 #1

I'll watch that when I get a chance ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #2

i saw this, the video clip is really worth watching JI7 Apr 2013 #3

I see the Rewrite tonight was also about SS DURHAM D Apr 2013 #4

thank you for this. she is most definitely one of my sheroes. I am glad LO honoured her, will niyad Apr 2013 #5

Last night's Rewrite is now posted below. nt DURHAM D Apr 2013 #8

k and r for a remarkable woman niyad Apr 2013 #6

Here is the Rewrite from last night - DURHAM D Apr 2013 #7

I noticed that, too. redqueen Apr 2013 #9

DURHAM D

(32,603 posts)

1. Lawrence O'Donnell did a long tribute to her last night.

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 06:32 PM

Apr 2013

Sorry that the video starts with a commercial.

The most important liberal you’ve never heard of: Frances Perkins

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45755883/ns/msnbc-the_last_word/vp/51500824#51500824

This is an excellent video. Frances conceived and stood up SS. I can not begin to imagine this country without it.

ETA: Yesterday was her 133rd birthday anniversary.

niyad, this one is especially for you.

ismnotwasm

(41,952 posts)

2. I'll watch that when I get a chance

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 06:42 PM

Apr 2013

Thank you

JI7

(89,233 posts)

3. i saw this, the video clip is really worth watching

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 08:46 PM

Apr 2013

DURHAM D

(32,603 posts)

4. I see the Rewrite tonight was also about SS

Reply to JI7 (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 01:01 AM

Apr 2013

and he is still talking about Frances. It sounds like he will do one more show on SS.

I really like the fact he is highlighting how important she was to an entire nation and the audio tapes just bring her to life.

Yeah Women !

niyad

(112,947 posts)

5. thank you for this. she is most definitely one of my sheroes. I am glad LO honoured her, will

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 10:53 AM

Apr 2013

watch the clip later.

DURHAM D

(32,603 posts)

8. Last night's Rewrite is now posted below. nt

Reply to niyad (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 12:08 PM

Apr 2013

niyad

(112,947 posts)

6. k and r for a remarkable woman

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 10:54 AM

Apr 2013

DURHAM D

(32,603 posts)

7. Here is the Rewrite from last night -

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 12:07 PM

Apr 2013

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45755883/#51512508

O'Donnell again used "his beloved Frances Perkins" to frame the SS discussion. The audio clips of Ms. Perkins are delightful.

I noticed that a lot of DUers were pissed last night about what Lawrence had to say.

redqueen

(115,096 posts)

9. I noticed that, too.

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 12:16 PM

Apr 2013

Thanks for all the links here... I don't watch tv news so I'd have missed it completely.

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