How the Family From Everyone's Favorite Musical Actually Came to AmericaThe Trapp family's immigration story illustrates issues of race, privilege, and the complexities of America's immigration system during the 1940s.
How the Nation's First 'Madam Secretary' Fought to Save Jewish Refugees Fleeing From Nazi GermanyFrances Perkins, the first female Secretary of Labor, played a crucial role in shaping New Deal policies and advocate for refugee assistance during WWII.
The first female Cabinet secretary is granted a national monument, thanks to the Biden administrationPresident Biden established a national monument honoring Frances Perkins, the first female Cabinet member, highlighting her legacy in labor rights and social justice.
Frances Perkins Was the First Woman to Serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet. It's No Coincidence She's Having a MomentFrances Perkins' homestead is set to become a national monument, reflecting a pivotal moment in recognizing women's contributions to American history.
How the Nation's First 'Madam Secretary' Fought to Save Jewish Refugees Fleeing From Nazi GermanyFrances Perkins, the first female Secretary of Labor, played a crucial role in shaping New Deal policies and advocate for refugee assistance during WWII.
The first female Cabinet secretary is granted a national monument, thanks to the Biden administrationPresident Biden established a national monument honoring Frances Perkins, the first female Cabinet member, highlighting her legacy in labor rights and social justice.
Frances Perkins Was the First Woman to Serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet. It's No Coincidence She's Having a MomentFrances Perkins' homestead is set to become a national monument, reflecting a pivotal moment in recognizing women's contributions to American history.
In last-ditch effort, Democrats push to get Julie Su confirmed as Labor SecretaryBiden honors Frances Perkins by designating a national monument, highlighting labor protections and Julie Su's significant yet unrecognized contributions.
Public service legacies of two Ithaca women preserved in statues | Cornell ChronicleThe unveiling of statues of Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown celebrates their contributions to social welfare and community development.
Few national monuments honor women. Biden will create this new one.President Biden plans to create a national monument in Maine honoring Frances Perkins, recognizing her advocacy for workers' rights.