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Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare DVD

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Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as US Secretary of Labor, the first woman to sit on a presidential Cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became a driving force behind the New Deal Social Safety net, including Social Security, the 40-hour work week, the eight-hour day, minimum ... More
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Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as US Secretary of Labor, the first woman to sit on a presidential Cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became a driving force behind the New Deal Social Safety net, including Social Security, the 40-hour work week, the eight-hour day, minimum wage and unemployment compensation. Featuring compelling interviews with David Brooks, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Klobuchar, Lawrence O'Donnell and others, Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare explores the history of women in politics, Social Security, and attitudes toward immigration, poverty, Socialism, and the role of government. This heroic story enriches and informs our current debate, as Americans continue to live and work under the enduring legacy of Frances Perkins.

Executive Producer: Mick Caouette
Production Company: South Hill Films, LLC
Production Year: 2020
Copyright Year: 2020
Director: Mick Caouette, Joe Paolo
Narrator: Victoria Safford
Writers: Mick Caouette
Discs: 1
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

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Connie
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Great documentary
Review by Connie on 07/17/20 review stating Great documentary
Frances Perkins needs to be more fully recognized for her impact on the United States. I learned about FDRs New Deal policies in school, but never once was Frances Perkins mentioned!

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Great documentary
Review by Connie review stating Great documentary
Frances Perkins needs to be more fully recognized for her impact on the United States. I learned about FDRs New Deal policies in school, but never once was Frances Perkins mentioned!

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