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Frances Perkins: Architect of the New Deal

She designed Social Security and public works programs that helped bring millions out of poverty. Her work has been largely forgotten.

Frances Perkins: Architect of the New Deal

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New Plaque Honoring Frances Perkins

Dozens of well-wishers and supporters were present at the November 1st, 2024, unveiling of a new historic plaque honoring labor leader, New Deal and Social

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Frances Perkins Breaking Glass Ceilings

The Secretary of Labor “quite blew our poor Undersecretary off his end of the phone.” -Diary of Jay Pierrepont Moffat, Chief of the Western European

Frances Perkins U.S. Labor Secretary, cover of Time Magazine August 14, 1933

Frances Perkins’ Moment in Time

Frances Perkins and Historical Memory By Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History October 21, 2024 “The current potentially historic moment for American women is