President Joe Biden officially declares the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle, Main a National Monument. 12-16-2024. , l. to r. are: Giovanna Gray Lockhart (Frances Perkins Center CEO); Tomlin Coggeshall, grandson of Frances Perkinsl; Cynthia Phinney, Maine AFL-CIO; Liz Schuler, President, AFL-CIO; Deb Haaland, US Sec. of Interior; Senator Angus King; Rep. Chellie Pingree.