One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president's political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the country's social safety network.
![The Woman Behind the New Deal The Woman Behind the New Deal](https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/images/7291/9781400078561.jpg?width=250)
Share This Book: