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.
She designed Social Security and public works programs that helped bring millions out of poverty. Her work has been largely forgotten.
“Throughout her lifetime, Frances Perkins often lived and found respite at her family’s homestead in Newcastle. We invite you to join us as we explore
“The Frances Perkins National Monument represents a years-long effort by historians and others to honor Perkins, the first female cabinet secretary in American history.” –
Read the latest news coverage on Frances Perkins from March 2025, including an interview between Facing History’s Jessica Weingartner and FPC’s Giovanna Gray Lockhart –