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Celebrating Frances Perkins’ legacy this Labor Day

Honoring the woman behind The New Deal

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Rebekah Jones
Sep 01, 2025
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Frances “Fanny” Perkins did not step into the halls of power in 1933 to decorate a Cabinet photo. She stepped in carrying fire.

That’s precisely why Fanny is not just a hero for the labor movement, but a personal hero of mine and an inspiration to every girl and woman who refuses to abide by the limits society imposes on them.

The first woman to serve in…

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