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Frances Perkins’ Moment in Time

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

Frances Perkins and Historical Memory
By Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History
October 21, 2024

“The current potentially historic moment for American women is deeply connected to Perkins becoming a rising icon in American historical memory. Current events shape memories of the past — just as historical memory shapes the present.”  

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Executive Director Giovanna Gray Lockhart stands behind a podium at the Department of Labor, delivering remarks.

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