Learn about the first woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet

Frances Perkins was the first (and longest-serving) Secretary of Labor and key architect of the New Deal. Beyond her many accomplishments in the US, she helped save countless Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. As Hitler rose to power, thousands of German-Jewish refugees and their loved ones reached out to the INS—then part of the Labor Department—applying for immigration to the United States, writing letters that began “Dear Miss Perkins…” 

Join Encore Learning and author Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham, postdoctoral research associate at Brown University, to hear about the story and heroic actions of this remarkable woman who saved countless lives through creativity, determination and fast action.    

The author's presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. 

Copies of the book will be available for sale (or advance sale to be picked up at event) courtesy of One More Page Books. 

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. Join in person or online. First-come, first-served seating for the in-person event. By registering, you will receive event updates. The recording will be available on the County's YouTube page. 

To attend online:

• Connect to the presentation online via Encore Learning's Zoom link: Arlington County Government - YouTube

For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us

This program is presented in partnership with Encore Learning. Encore Learning is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002. They offer a wide variety of college-level noncredit courses, clubs, special events and activities to help meet the continuing educational and social interests of anyone over age 50, regardless of residence location.

• Location campus Central Library
• Audience:
  • Events for Adults
  • Good for Adults Age 55+
• Categories:
  • Author Talk
  • Civics & Government
  • History