Dr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoJun 3, 2023

On June 2, 1863, 160 years ago today, Harriet Tubman commanded 300 Black soldiers in the audacious Raid on Combahee Ferry. With the Union Army backing her up, The General, as she was called, liberated 800 people, destroyed supplies, and struck a blow against the Confederacy. She became the FIRST woman in U.S. history to plan and execute an armed expedition, inspiring joy and freedom among over 800 enslaved people.

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Show threadJR Buckley 🏳️‍🌈⚛️Jun 3, 2023
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Growing up in Maryland, she was always a star of Black history.
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoJun 4, 2023
@JRBuckley And deservedly. Pretty hard to compete with Frederick Douglass but she does. They both respected each other greatly.
Show threadKevin Leecaster

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Redesigning cash is far different than minting coins, and Americans are likely still years away from seeing the famous abolitionist on $20 bills.

In fact, it will most likely be 2030 before a Tubman bill enters circulation. https://youtu.be/sbvUGEgPLqI

Biden administration moves to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

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Jun 4, 2023 at 2:33pmWeb