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Maine Historical Society

Join Ruth Monsell for a look at the inspiring story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States.

As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins played a key role in shaping American labor policy during the New Deal era, fighting for workers’ rights, social justice, and economic security.

From her early life in Maine to her historic tenure in Washington, D.C., Monsell's biography traces Perkins’ remarkable journey and highlights her enduring legacy as a trailblazing woman in American politics.

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