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American History

LSparkle

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1. My hero!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 01:03 PM

Apr 10

The “Power Behind the Throne” of the New Deal. She doesn’t get enough credit for so many FDR-era programs we take for granted. FDR was SO fortunate to have both Frances Perkins and Eleanor by his side!

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On this day, April 10, 1880, Frances Perkins was born. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 10 OP

My hero! LSparkle Apr 10 #1