Born July 11, 1887
Oxford, Mississippi

Died September 23, 1971
Washington, D.C.

Administrator

"Woodward's grassroots approach to the administration of programs to promote economic security and social betterment brought significant change to the lives of many women."

From Ellen S. Woodward: New Deal Advocate for Women

Ellen Woodward's energetic work on behalf of women and children spanned several decades, from 1925 to 1953. Many consider Woodward one of the most important women in the New Deal, second only to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins (1882–1965; see entry). The New Deal was a collection of legislation passed during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's (1882–1945; served...