Homestead of Frances Perkins, ‘a titan of Maine,’ designated national monument
President Joe Biden has designated the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle, Maine, a national monument to honor the legacy ...
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Maine officially has a new National Monument
Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet and a pioneering advocate for social justice, economic security and labor rights.
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Homestead of Frances Perkins, ‘a titan of Maine,’ designated national monument
Biden signed an executive order establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument in Maine. Perkins was the first female Cabinet secretary and served as the Labor Secretary under Franklin Roosevelt.
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Maine officially has a new National Monument
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WMTW) — The Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in Newcastle is now the Frances Perkins National Monument, making it the 433rd national park site in the country.