Frances Perkins: The Architect of Social Security
Posted in Working in America In her words, Frances Perkins, the first woman cabinet secretary, ‘came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain, common workingmen.’ by Gabrielle GurleyAugust 4, 2026 This article appears in the August 2026 issue of The American Prospect magazine. If you’d like to receive our next… Continue reading
