KC Gems Week 6: Becoming Madame Secretary – Frances Perkins, the First Woman Cabinet Member with Jane McClain
February 17 at 1:30 pm (Kansas City GEMS last 1-2 hours depending on the topic and presenter)
In Person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B
How did Frances Perkins become one of the most significant persons for social change in the 20th century and what were the challenges she overcame? Her key achievements: the Social Security Act of 1935 and she played a crucial role in crafting New Deal legislation. Jane’s talk is based on Stephanie Dray’s book Becoming Madame Secretary.
Jane McClain – Creator of the Wall of Women’s Achievement, a 13-panel photomontage covering American women’s journey toward equality from 1900 to 2024.
