HARRIET TUBMAN AMERICAN ABOLITIONIST

An American Abolitionist Harriet Tubman led Union Guerrillas (Jayhawkers or Red Legs) an Unofficial Military Group in the American Civil War, into the American State of Maryland on 02 June 1863, freeing slaves. 

Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and the first woman to lead an armed expedition, born around 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, as Araminta "Minty" Ross. She experienced severe physical violence in her childhood including an injury that caused lifelong health problems. She had a deep faith, however, which shaped her life's work. Enslaved from birth, she escaped to freedom in 1849. Later she returned to rescue her family and others risking her life multiple times. She became a leading figure in the fight against slavery. Tubman is best known for her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans reach freedom in the North and Canada. She made 13 missions, personally guiding around 70 people to freedom. Tubman employed clever tactics and relied on her strong faith. She earned the nickname "Moses." Beyond her work with the Underground Railroad, Tubman was a cook, a spy, and a scout for the Union Army during the Civil War, aiding in the Combahee River Raid, which freed over 700 slaves. Her work extended into Canada after the Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1850 making the northern states less safe. Harriet Tubman met and supported John Brown in his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry. John Brown was an abolitionist, who believed that armed revolt was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. She was also a nurse, using her knowledge of herbal medicine to treat soldiers and freedmen. A fierce advocate for civil rights, she later worked for women's suffrage alongside figures like Susan B. Anthony American Women's Rights Activist. Tubman’s courage, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to justice made her an enduring symbol of resistance. After the war, Tubman settled in Auburn, New York, where she married and cared for her parents. She remained politically active throughout her life. Despite financial struggles, Tubman established the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged. Eventually, she moved herself into this. Tubman died on 10 March 1913 from Pneumonia in Auburn, New York. Her legacy lives on through monuments, museums, and her image on the proposed $20 bill.