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Who was the 1st secretary of labor?
William B. Wilson
United States President William Howard Taft signed the March 4, 1913, bill (the last day of his presidency), establishing the Department of Labor as a Cabinet-level department. William B. Wilson was appointed as the first Secretary of Labor on March 5, 1913, by President Wilson.
Who is the first secretary of the Philippines?
Apolinario Mabini
Over one hundred years ago, the DFA had its auspicious beginnings when President Emilio Aguinaldo appointed Apolinario Mabini as the Republic’s first Secretary of Foreign Affairs on 23 June 1898, eleven days after the declaration of Philippine independence at Kawit, Cavite.
Who were the female secretary of labor?
Frances Perkins
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins was the first woman to hold a Cabinet position. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Patricia Roberts Harris was the first African American woman to serve in the Cabinet. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao was the first Asian American woman to serve in the Cabinet.
How many secretary of labor are there?
Past Secretaries of Labor
| Years | Secretary |
|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | Eugene Scalia |
| 2017-2019 | Alexander Acosta |
| 2013-2017 | Thomas E. Perez |
| 2009-2013 | Hilda L. Solis |
Who runs Doh?
United States Department of Health and Human Services
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 79,540 (2015) |
| Annual budget | $1.286 trillion (2020) |
| Department executives | Xavier Becerra, Secretary Andrea Palm, Deputy Secretary |
| Website | HHS.gov |
Who was Secretary of Labor under Obama?
| Tom Perez | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Jaime Harrison |
| 26th United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office July 23, 2013 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |