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My vote would be for Condi Rice. First black woman to be Secretary of State, accomplished academic and national security expert - and from what I've read, a talented musician. Guess she wasn't left-of-center enough to make the list.
I just reviewed the list of contenders. None of these women have the gravitas to replace Jackson. Yes, the man was a bit of a bigot, but he was such a champion for democracy. I hate to see him go. Can't we at least replace Jackson with someone deserving? Like Theodore Roosevelt?
Pocahontas, Sacagawea, or Sandra Day O'Connor (after death).
I'd go with Susan B Anthony since she has already been on a coin. My reason being as the coin wasn't so popular so put her on the bill as a null conversation. If she was worthy enough for the coin, she's certainly worthy for paper.
That aside, I would go with one of the Indian ladies in katzpaw's post.
And that covered, why does it need to be changed... revisionist history aside?
I'd choose Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, in no particular order. Frankly, I think all 3 should be honored, much like quarters are minted differently to represent the states.
I think for the $20 you probably need to pick just one person due to printing issues and security features etc.
However, I love the quarters idea....like they are doing for states or dollars for presidents.
However, I'd want it to be on quarters so the average American moron might actually learn something.
A great americans series with all those you mentioned plus many others like Einstein, Marie Curie, Pastuer, Wright Brothers etc. would be awesome.
My vote would be for Condi Rice. First black woman to be Secretary of State, accomplished academic and national security expert - and from what I've read, a talented musician. Guess she wasn't left-of-center enough to make the list.
Yeah, yeah -- there just isn't a woman significant enough to US history to replace Jackson IMO. If I had to nominate a woman, I'd go with Abigail Adams.
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