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In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, President Biden is set to sign a proclamation establishing a national monument dedicated to Frances Perkins, who not only served as Secretary of Labor but also had a penchant for socialism that makes many a lover of capitalism cringe. The Biden administration is emphasizing the idea that women’s history somehow needs a spotlight in the National Park System, which raises the question of how many themes are possible before the entire system loses its original charm.
This proclamation does not simply spring from a desire to recognize Perkins. It’s part of a broader effort from the Biden-Harris team to signify their commitment to “women’s history” while ignoring the shortcomings of park facilities that are crumbling under years of neglect. One has to wonder whether this act of honoring a key figure of the New Deal is indeed about uplifting women’s contributions or simply fostering the agenda of modern-day socialism while conveniently overlooking the red flags littering Perkins’ political affiliations.
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Perkins, raised in an upper-crust New England Republican family, took a sharp left turn into the Socialist Party during her time in Philadelphia. While her political journey led her to eventually cozy up to the Democratic Party, it’s fascinating to consider how her past would be viewed today if she didn’t have the right affiliations. Perkins ultimately became the first female cabinet member, buoyed by none other than Franklin D. Roosevelt, crafting welfare programs that many Americans debate the long-term effects of today.
During her tenure, Perkins became a celebrated figure for her contributions to foundational welfare initiatives like Social Security. Yet, it’s hard to ignore the whispers of suspicion regarding her affiliations. In 1939, Perkins was accused of being a communist sympathizer. A former Democratic Texas representative even attempted to impeach her after she declined to deport a union leader. The irony here is rich — a woman hailed for her services to working families embroiled in scandal due to her decisions that could have further undermined American security.
Such associations haven’t just haunted Perkins. Other figures of the New Deal have been tied to red ties with alarming ease, with the likes of Harry Hopkins recently scrutinized for potential espionage behavior during WWII. The entire New Deal and its architects seem to orbit conspiracies of betrayal and treason more fitting for a spy thriller than a revered chapter of U.S. history. The celebration of Perkins comes with an inconvenient truth: many Americans both past and present are downright skeptical of the methods and mindsets she helped promote.
Thus, America is left grappling with the confounding legacy of Frances Perkins—an honor reserved for a cabinet member dressed in the garb of socialism while claiming to champion the rights of women and workers. All this from an administration that is quick to offer proclamations of progress while ignoring a future that needs regeneration of honest historical discussions, instead of monuments to agendas past.
