Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general. Tubman was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war.

Summary

Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore honored Tubman, calling her a “soldier” and “one of the greatest authors of the American story.”

Tubman, known for her work on the Underground Railroad and as a Civil War scout and spy, was celebrated by family members and officials for her selfless commitment to others’ freedom.

Her legacy has grown recently with new statues and school dedications, though plans to feature her on the $20 bill remain stalled.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Well she sure won’t be replacing Donald Trump’s second-favorite president after himself while he’s in office.