Frances Perkins

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How was Frances Perkins involved in the Social Security Act? Frances Perkins
14 days ago | beth

How was Frances Perkins involved in the Social Security Act?

Frances Perkins was instrumental in drafting the Social Security Act of 1935. She chaired the committee responsible for developing the act, championing the idea of social insurance against old age, poverty, and unemployment, thus providing economic security to millions of Americans.