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So is it your contention that Harriet Tubman didn't accomplish anything with her life??
She was heavily involved in the Underground Railroad. She was a suffragette who worked to get women the right to vote. She opened a home for poor elderly people and spent all her money taking care of them.
She never lost anyone she lead out of slavery on the UGGR.
She accomplished a lot more I bet in her life than you did and in a fearless manner.
FWIW the UGGR is one of the most inspirational underground movements ever founded and administered in the history of our country. It heavily involved the cooperation of multiple individuals from all walks of life and different racial backgrounds and ethnicities. It is amazing what they were able to accomplish and the UGGR it self "accomplished" a great deal. Harriet Tubman is the embodiment of the UGGR. She was well respected and admired by those involved in the abolition movement.
Again, I would have preferred Frederick Douglas as I feel he was the most important black man in particular in 19th century America. But even he had a great deal of admiration for Harriet Tubman. FWIW he was also a suffragist for women's rights after the war. So again, I'm wondering why you have an issue with Tubman.
FWIW I think many have an issue because she is black. Many others, probably yourself included, have an issue with her because she is a woman.
Maybe some would rather not consider the circumstances that made the Underground Railroad & the courage of people like Ms. Tubman necessary.
Lol So she was a terroriist but the slave owners throughout the south she was fighting against that enslaved other people, raped them (men, women, children), whipped them for trying to break free, fed kids to alligators, and forced reproduction among the slaves to create another generation of them wasn't terrorism? 69 is awfully less than the amount that died during the slave trade
A lot of you didn't read the fine print. Andrew Jackson is STAYING on the front of the bill. Harriet Tubman will be on the back.
Still curious why you're opposed to it. "Keeping it the way it is" isn't a good argument because then nothing in this country would change
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Is this true? I didn't know this. It's being reported as if she's replacing him...
Rumor has it, if you hold the bill up to the light, it will appear as if he is chasing her for the purpose of historical accuracy.
Some persons might even want those circumstances to return. While the vast majority don't, there are those few out there who still do.
I think it's more likely that some would like to revise history to make themselves more comfortable. History is not necessarily a 'safe space' especially if viewing with eyes wide open.
I think it's more likely that some would like to revise history to make themselves more comfortable. History is not necessarily a 'safe space' especially if viewing with eyes wide open.
We already see some of that revisionism with the Confederate cause. I grew up hearing certain individuals trying to be revisionists on the topic. If I were to give the actual truth, well, it might turn into an argument. History is no safe space. However, some people I grew up with likely might have needed "safe spaces" to discuss their version of the war.
We already see some of that revisionism with the Confederate cause. I grew up hearing certain individuals trying to be revisionists on the topic. If I were to give the actual truth, well, it might turn into an argument. History is no safe space. However, some people I grew up with likely might have needed "safe spaces" to discuss their version of the war.
I believe in the accuracy of the personal history you are relating here.
It would be helpful if American people were as honest, & demonstrated courage in acknowledging our American history.
'Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes.' ~George Santayana
We are moving towards a cashless society. In 20-30 yrs from now, a $20 bill will be for collecting not circulated as much as it is today.
I rarely use cash and carry no more than $60 on me.
I always charge or have bills autopay.
Not going to happen.
Bars. Casinos. Strip clubs. Tipping.
There are plenty of people that love cash. I have about 12 grand around the house.
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