Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating Perkins's family home in Newcastle, Maine, as part of the National Park System, acknowledging the legacy of a pioneer woman and enhancing his own before leaving office.
Perkins, the first female Cabinet secretary, played a crucial role in shaping labor laws and establishing New Deal programs like Social Security, federal unemployment insurance, and the federal minimum wage.
Recognizing the historic underrepresentation of women in national park sites, Biden aims to rectify this by highlighting women's significant contributions to American society and history.
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