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America's 1st Secretary of Labor: William B. Wilson
Click here to see a portrait of Wilson & choose from numerous sections of his biography, including his service in Congress and as Secretary of Labor under President Wilson.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: William B. Wilson Historical Marker
Read about the political life of William B. Wilson and find out why he was a good fit as the first Secretary of Labor in the cabinet of Woodrow Wilson.
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: William Bauchop Wilson Papers [Pdf]
Although the papers of William B. Wilson cannot be accessed on this site, the background about Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Labor is very informative. As the first Secretary of Labor, his philosophy shaped the department. [pdf]
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Wilson, William Bauchop
This very brief biography gives a look at the life, especially his life in politics, of William Bauchop Wilson, Secretary of Labor in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet.