Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some thirteen missions to rescue approximately seventy enslaved people, family and friends. In her later years, Tubman was an activist in the struggle for women's suffrage.
In 1978, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp in honor of Tubman which made her the first African-American woman to be honoured on a US Postage stamp.
For the current round of Sunday Stamps A-Z I am showing stamps dedicated to women. You can see here all the Women on Stamps featured on this blog.
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For the current round of Sunday Stamps A-Z I am showing stamps dedicated to women. You can see here all the Women on Stamps featured on this blog.
Go to Sunday Stamps to enjoy more T-stamps.
Amazing woman and life. I like the use of the carriage 'never lost a passenger'.
ReplyDeleteShe was, and still she is very inspireng.
DeleteA brave, inspiring and wonderful woman!
ReplyDeleteI read that in 2016 there have been plans to jonour her on a banknote, but alas those plans were stopped.
That would be nice.
DeleteA woman who deserves to be honoured indeed. The cart makes the stamp.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly deserves honours.
DeleteSorry, I was away last week, so getting caught up now.
ReplyDeleteShe has a look of fierce determination on her face, doesn't she?!
It seems so to me.
DeleteA woman I have heard of, including the controversy about whether she will appear on a new $20 bill/banknote or not. Some sources say it will be released in 2028.
ReplyDelete2028 seems a bit far away...
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