The woman behind the New Deal : the life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and his moral conscience
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Downey, Kirstin,
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New York : Nan A. Talese, 2009.
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Published
New York : Nan A. Talese, 2009.
Format
Book
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xiii, 458 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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. --from Amazon.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Downey, K. (2009). The woman behind the New Deal: the life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and his moral conscience . Nan A. Talese.

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Downey, Kirstin. 2009. The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience. Nan A. Talese.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Downey, Kirstin. The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience Nan A. Talese, 2009.

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Downey, Kirstin. The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience Nan A. Talese, 2009.

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