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- Birth name: Araminta Ross
- Born: Circa 1820 in Maryland
- Spouses: John Tubman, Nelson Davies
- Died: March 10, 1913
- Served in the Union Army as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War
- Suffered a head injury as a child that caused her to have seizures and sleeping spells
- Rescued around 70 slaves over 11 years
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Born into slavery in Maryland around 1820, Harriet Tubman escaped to become an ardent fighter for abolition and women's suffrage. She became known as "The Moses of Her People" for her work helping other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
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Timeline
- 1844: Marries John Tubman, a free black man
- 1849: Escapes from slavery to Philadelphia
- 1859: Buys land in Auburn, NY to use as a safe-haven for slaves
- 1861: Serves in the Union Army during the Civil War
- 1863: Advises armed raid on several plantations
- 1896: Keynote speaker at first meeting of National Federation of Afro-American Women
- 1908: Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged opens
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Harriet Tubman on Amazon
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Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom - $14.99
Every schoolchild knows of Harriet Tubman's heroic escape and resistance to slavery.But few readers are aware that Tubman went on to be a scout, a spy, and a nurse for the Union Ar...Amazon
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Harriet Tubman - $29.95
A biography of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Courage helps this woman escape slavery and become a modern-day Moses, bravely helping lead others to freedom. A lesson ...Amazon
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book) - $15.99
This poetic book is a resounding tribute to Tubman's strength, humility, and devotion. With proper reverence, Weatherford and Nelson do justice to the woman who, long ago, earned o...Amazon
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I Am A Man - $8.99
Guitarist Brandon Ross (Henry Threadgill, Cassandra Wilson), bassist Melvin Gibbs (Arto Lindsay, Rollins Band) and drummer JT Lewis (David Murray, Henry Threadgill) break loose of ...Amazon
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Harriet Tubman Questions
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what is the role of ole golle in Harriets life? 1 AnswerOle Golly (or Catherine Golly) is Harriet's nanny/nurse. She is also a mentor, in that she encouraged Harriet to write everything down. read more -
Whatever happened too Harriet Miers? 1 AnswerIt would appear that Ms. Miers returned to the law firm Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell in April 2007. read more
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"Harriet dislikes" - @ericming5 while playing with my Harriet Tubman doll
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according to me and @mesrobyet Harriet tubman is a president.
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Check this video out -- Harriet Tubman was the Moses of Her People http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1aWGR4hWSI
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@michaonthemoon no we learned a LOT since elementary. Harriet Tubman, fredrick douglass, underground railroad,slavemaster tales
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@yemanlex yea lol my grandma got some Harriet Tubman feet and be wanting me to lotion em
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