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By Doug Barry Mar 4, 2012 6:30 PM

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Sunday Sign-Off: Three Cheers for Frances Perkins

On this day in 1933, Frances Perkins was name FDR's Labor Secretary, becoming the first woman ever to serve in the Cabinet.

On This Day: March 4 [NYT]

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