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

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 10:26 AM

Apr 2015

something all should know. The bravery in delivering her family and others to freedom from rural, plantation eastern Maryland, her intelligence work as a scout and spy with Union forces in coastal S.C. and Georgia during the Civil War and more.

Sojourner Truth is another favorite hero and leader who overcame huge obstacles and systemic oppressions. Raised in upstate NY in a Dutch family, she spoke Dutch growing up and endured much abuse from those criminals. Her nephew was in the 54th Mass. Regiment, as were two of Frederick Douglas' sons, the brave all black unit featured in the film 'Glory'. After the CW, Truth worked with Freedman's Villages around DC and kept on with her activism.

And Mother Jones, labor leader, 'The Miner's Angel'- so many women who need more national recognition!

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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