Trailblazers in Public Service: Women in Government Leadership, 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31

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Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0003

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Trailblazers in Public Service: Women in Government Leadership, 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31

The document discusses women in public office, focusing on Frances Perkins, Clare Boothe Luce, and Helen Gahagan Douglas. It highlights their backgrounds, achievements, and contributions to government and politics. Perkins, the first woman in the US Cabinet, was a pioneer in labor and industrial legislation. Luce, a successful playwright and congresswoman, was known for her work on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Douglas, an actress turned politician, advocated for farm legislation and ran for Congress in California. These women broke barriers and made significant impacts in their respective fields.