President Biden is set to sign a proclamation establishing a national monument for Frances Perkins in Newcastle, Maine. Perkins was the first woman in a presidential cabinet and a key architect of the New Deal. She served as Labor Secretary under FDR, contributing to significant labor rights legislation, including the Social Security Act. The monument, located on her family homestead, reflects ongoing efforts to recognize women's historical contributions. Biden's announcement also coincides with the designation of five new historic landmarks honoring women's history across the U.S.