Franklin Roosevelt

Americans have a long history of negative policies toward refugees, immigrants (COMMENTARY)

By A. James Rudin — November 18, 2015
(RNS) We're a nation of immigrants -- who tried to keep out Catholics, Jews and now Syrian refugees.

FDR Labor Secretary Frances Perkins wins ‘Lent Madness’ tournament

By Lauren Markoe — March 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Sorry, St. Luke. A woman who wasn't even a priest -- Labor Secretary Frances Perkins -- won the final round of the "Lent Madness'' online tournament to win the coveted ''Golden Halo'' prize.
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