Asked by Brian Injugu on Jun 10, 2024
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Who was the first woman Cabinet member who served as Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945?
A) Patricia Roberts Harris
B) Lilly Ledbetter
C) Madeleine Albright
D) Frances Perkins
Cabinet Member
An official who heads a department of the executive branch in the government and advises the President or Prime Minister.
Frances Perkins
The first female cabinet member in U.S. history, serving as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin Roosevelt and playing a key role in New Deal legislation.
- Familiarize oneself with the contributions of prominent personalities to the domains of politics, labor, and social welfare in the United States during the era of the New Deal.
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Rajat SinghJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Frances Perkins served as the Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945, and was the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the contributions of prominent personalities to the domains of politics, labor, and social welfare in the United States during the era of the New Deal.