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42. Absolutely, time for changes, long overdue!

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Mon Apr 20, 2015, 09:55 AM

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~ ROSA PARKS, American Civil Rights Leader & the U.S. $20.00 BILL ~ [View all] appalachiablue Apr 2015 OP

Excellent idea. Change the likeness, more representative ones of her exist. Also consider appalachiablue Apr 2015 #1

On the women on the $20 campaign... iandhr Apr 2015 #2

I like both, why some of us have suggested rotation. I mean it's only been 235 years of appalachiablue Apr 2015 #3

That's actually not accurate that it's been all men... davidn3600 Apr 2015 #4

I vaguely recall Susan B. Anthony on coinage for a while, never saw a paper bill with appalachiablue Apr 2015 #5

Helen Keller was on the Alabama state quarter. Travis_0004 Apr 2015 #6

ok appalachiablue Apr 2015 #7

The only socialist on American coinage too! nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2015 #20

How about that- Who knew? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #32

Cool fact Lunabell Apr 2015 #9

Welcome to DU, Lunabell! calimary Apr 2015 #31

Thanks, but I ahve been here a long time Lunabell Apr 2015 #33

I love the idea Lunabell Apr 2015 #8

Me too, why I suggested Chisolm for a 'rotate' list of other women every 5 years or so. See #1. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #10

If most folks have to ask 'Who?'... Oktober Apr 2015 #48

Great idea. I support this. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #11

Absolutely! And long overdue- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #12

I prefer Claudette Colvin. Parks was chosen because for her lighter skin, hair and social status 951-Riverside Apr 2015 #13

This is a very interesting story I'd not heard of before. Thanks, I'll mark to read- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #30

I've always been bothered by the fact that we focus on a few individuals while ignoring many others. Chathamization Apr 2015 #35

It's time that we have an African American on our currency. If not Rosa than MLK. YOHABLO Apr 2015 #14

Indeed, MLK, Frederick Douglas, John Lewis, so many. And Native Americans, etc. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #15

MLK or Frederick Douglass are excellent choices. hifiguy Apr 2015 #19

MLK Jr & Douglass would be terrific; changes are needed & long overdue. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #49

What's money? SCVDem Apr 2015 #16

Are you SCV, Sons of Confederate Veterans? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #18

That may be more colorful, but... SCVDem Apr 2015 #27

Ok California, you can go ahead. Just watch it with that freaky future tech talk hear? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #29

I was just funning, meant no harm- and the flag is hilarious! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #37

Eliminate cash and you eliminate a lot of crime.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #22

A fine choice, IMHO. hifiguy Apr 2015 #17

Members of my family refused to accept $20s because they HATED Andrew Jackson.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #21

The one most responsible for the New Deal- Frances Perkins ErikJ Apr 2015 #23

~Rosa Parks~ democrank Apr 2015 #24

I applaud this. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2015 #25

Absolutely! But a better image of her, please- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #39

And what an amazing face it is. Number23 Apr 2015 #26

K & R !!! Important issue appalachiablue Apr 2015 #40

Sorry, I don't want to change any of the faces on currency. onehandle Apr 2015 #28

I've wanted that genocidal war criminal okasha Apr 2015 #34

Alexander Hamilton and Ulysses S Grant are OK? kentuck Apr 2015 #36

K & R Time to change up the currency bills- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #38

Great idea! n/t bobGandolf Apr 2015 #41

Absolutely, time for changes, long overdue! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #42

She would be perfect! William769 Apr 2015 #43

I voted for Tubman JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #44

Harriet Tubman is a tremendous woman of heroism and courage. Her life from early years is appalachiablue Apr 2015 #45

I'm from Western NY JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #46

Total strength & fortitude! We (wimps) need to restore their inherent courage & determination appalachiablue Apr 2015 #47