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The Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal (Part 1)
This portrayal honors the 90th anniversary year of the signing of the Social Security Act on August 14, 1935. Open to all, it is part of the Library’s One Book One Community program.
Soak up stories from this Mass. woman who defied her Victorian upbringing to become the country’s first female cabinet secretary (FDR’s Sec. of Labor). Frances Perkins was a driving force behind workplace protections such as the minimum wage, 40-hr. workweek, Social Security, and more. Learn about the pivotal New York factory fire and her years of relentless campaigning to enact laws to assure abused workers safety, sanitation, and justice.
Discover her secrets to building alliances and staring down political bullies to make government a champion for retirees, working people, and children.
Janet Parnes of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Miss Perkins.
The portrayal will run from 6-7pm
Register at https://tinyurl.com/EBridgFRPerk1
Questions? Call the East Bridgewater Public Library at (508) 378-1616
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 2 will take place at another library, the Bridgewater Public Library on October 20 from 6-7pm. This will cover Miss Perkins’ 12 years in the FDR administration.
Free of charge
Event Links
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