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Meet the Architect of the New Deal
Boston born and raised, Frances Perkins was the first woman appointed to a U.S. Presidential cabinet when she became the Secretary of Labor. A graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, she actually witnessed the horrors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire- the horrors which led her to a life of service and reform.
Frances was an object of admiration and contempt from her male colleagues. Frances Perkins was an unstoppable force in advocating safety and justice for working adults, children, and retirees. Walk with Frances as this Massachusetts native celebrates hard-won victories, ploughs through political quagmires, and finesses gender-related quandaries in her mission to make government an ally of exploited workers, and forgotten retirees. Her history is the history of the American worker and knowing her story will help ensure we continue to protect the average American into the future.
This exploration of Frances' early career is part 1 of a 2-part series on her life.
Free of charge
Registration encouraged. Register on the Cumberland Public Libray's site: https://tinyurl.com/CumbFranP
CONTACT: Reference Department 401.333.2552 x2 [email protected]
LOCATION: Seminar Room
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2058028-2
