Who was? Frances Perkins
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Francis Perkins, born in 1882, was a pioneering advocate for workers' rights. Educated at Mount Holyoke and Columbia, she witnessed the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, which fueled her activism. She held significant roles, including U.S. Secretary of Labor, where she helped establish the Social Security Act and other labor reforms. Perkins continued to influence labor policies until her death in 1965.
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How did Perkins contribute to the Social Security Act?
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What did Perkins do after leaving her cabinet post in 1945?
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