Harriet Tubman Thesis

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Every American’s favorite insert word that could reference money are getting facelifts. On Apr. 20, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced that Harriet Tubman will be replacing Andrew Jackson on the front of the 20 dollar bill, along with new design plans for $10 and $5 notes. Everybody featured on money, from the father of the country to the emancipator of slaves, is an integral figure in American history. However, one member of this clique, Andrew Jackson, has been up for debate on whether or not he belongs. Eventually, he will be pushed to the back of his bill. The plans for the new $20 bill, replacing Jackson on the front of the note with Harriet Tubman, embraces America’s diversity and shows progress from racism and sexism. As a matter