Biden signs proclamation for Frances Perkins National Monument, honoring the pioneering Labor Secretary.

President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine, honoring the first female Cabinet secretary and a key figure in the New Deal. Perkins, who served as Labor Secretary under FDR, played a crucial role in creating the Social Security Act and other labor laws. The monument, located on her family homestead, marks Biden's effort to highlight his commitment to women's and labor rights. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will also announce five other monuments to enhance representation of women's history.

December 16, 2024
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