
Selects: Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown
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The Legacy of Frances Perkins: A Pioneer of Unemployment Insurance
This chapter delves into the crucial contributions of Frances Perkins, focusing on her role in creating unemployment insurance in the U.S. It emphasizes the ongoing relevance of her vision for social safety nets, particularly in light of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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