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Biden Signs Proclamation for Frances Perkins National Monument in Maine

President Biden establishes a national monument honoring Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet secretary, recognizing her pivotal contributions to labor rights and the New Deal.

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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 10:58 AM ET

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President Biden is set to sign a proclamation establishing a national monument for Frances Perkins in Newcastle, Maine. Perkins was the first woman in a presidential cabinet and a key architect of the New Deal. She served as Labor Secretary under FDR, contributing to significant labor rights legislation, including the Social Security Act. The monument, located on her family homestead, reflects ongoing efforts to recognize women's historical contributions. Biden's announcement also coincides with the designation of five new historic landmarks honoring women's history across the U.S.

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